Head of School (Level 5) - Indooroopilly State High School

Job Reference QLD/MNR684758/26P

Closing date April 21, 2026

Location Brisbane - North

Status Permanent

Contact 07 3327 8333

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:

Our vision and values guide the school's strategic direction and everyday actions.

As a community of forward thinkers, we strive to prepare our students for a global future which they will help to shape as productive, ethical citizens.

Our four core values of Each person's dignity, our community's diversity, open communication, and quality learning are embedded into all aspects of school life and manifest in a unique “Indro” sensibility.

Indooroopilly High's curriculum is wide and varied, offering choices in Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority and Vocational Education subjects, as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Our cutting-edge learning experiences, enriched by a strong international focus, ensure that the talents and interests of all students can be recognised and cultivated.

About the Role:

Indooroopilly State High School welcomes applications for this exciting leadership opportunity.

You will join a team of experienced educators and school leaders and work with highly capable young people within an engaged school community that fosters strong connections between home and school.

The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative and play a leading role in supporting students' engagement with school so that every young person has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.

Responsibilities include:

• Senior Secondary student management and outcomes (Overseeing Pastoral Care Y10-12)
• Teaching & Learning - Pedagogy & Curriculum
• Leading (with EP and Junior School Principal) AIP and Strategic Plan
• Workforce Planning (Overseeing HR Committee and SBS)
• Day 8 return
• Line Managing Deputy Principals - Year 10, Year 11, Year12
• Line Managing HOY - Year 10,Year 11, Year 12
• Supporting Middle Leadership Development

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 written statement in response to 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

MNR684758_26P Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf