Head of Department - Junior Secondary - Warwick State High School

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

Job Reference QLD/DSR679847/26P

Closing date March 8, 2026

Location Darling Downs - Maranoa

Status
Permanent

Contact
07 4666 9222

About this job

About Us:

Warwick State High School is a wonderful school.  We cater for an increasingly diverse and inclusive learning community of over 800 students and approximately 66 teaching staff.

Founded in 1912, the school is one of the oldest state secondary educational institutions in Queensland.  Our gracious heritage buildings reflect a proud tradition of educational excellence, while modern classrooms and facilities provide the environment and resources to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century.  The school offers a challenging and balanced curriculum which encourages students to explore options and achieve their personal best.

Your Opportunity:

As the Head of Department - Junior Secondary (Years 7-9) responsibilities will concentrate on the following:

• Educational Achievement - NAPLAN, Reading, curriculum oversight of year 7, 8 and 9
• Wellbeing and Engagement - case management of highly disengaged students, and leading programs to support these students.
• Culture and Inclusion - literacy and numeracy, Macqlit
• Transition and Community Partnerships - pathways for students and connection with our partner schools
• Strategic and Data-Driven Leadership
• Leader of Relational Pedagogy and Positive School Culture

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How you will be assessed:

Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.

How To Apply:

• Applicants are required to submit a current CV (maximum 3 pages), contact details for two referees(one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
• A 2-page written response to “How you will be assessed” for capabilities 1 – 2.

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

Applicant Information Package.pdf

DSR679847_26P - Role Description.pdf

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