Head of Department - Humanities - Flagstone State Community College

Permanent
job
recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/SER683748/26P

Closing date April 12, 2026

Location Logan - Beaudesert

Status
Permanent

Contact
07 5547 9333

About this job

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Great teachers inspire great learning - at Flagstone, our teachers are highly skilled in developing literacy, numeracy and higher order thinking skills and getting the best from all students.

We have a clear focus on excellent achievement and we work hard with our students to attain great results. Academically, our students are well prepared for university - we currently have graduates attending each of the major universities in south-east Queensland.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The successful applicant needs to be highly supportive and be prepared to work closely to develop the skills of their staff, gradually increasing their autonomy as they grow into the role. You will be the leader of a team of staff in a fast growing and vibrant area of South East Queensland, located approximately 45 minutes from Brisbane City and an hour from the Gold Coast.

You will be required to lead a generally inexperienced but very motivated team of staff to deliver quality curriculum to support excellent student engagement and outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• form. partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Application Downloads

SER683748_26P Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf