Kelvin Grove State College is seeking applicants for the position of Head of Department - Humanities. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled instructional leader with strong organisational skills and subject expertise to join our college community. The successful candidate will be an innovative, strategic and relational leader with a passion for curriculum development and quality teaching and learning. This position is being offered in a temporary full-time capacity until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About Us
Kelvin Grove State College is part of a unique educational precinct, just three kilometres from Brisbane's central business district and directly adjacent to the Queensland University of Technology. Our college is a “Prep to Pathways” learning community that seeks to deliver wellness and excellence, guided by our college values. This is articulated and promoted through our Just Cause: “Nurturing globally competent learners, leaders and citizens.”
About The Role
As Head of Department - Humanities, you will lead a large team to design and deliver innovative and responsive curricular and co-curricular programs within the Humanities Department. You will oversee the coordination of curriculum and enrichment programs across disciplines such as History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Social Sciences. You will contribute to the broader strategic agenda of the college as a member of Kelvin Grove's Leadership Team.
Each of the college's Heads of Department lead large and complex areas of responsibility within a P-12 institution of approximately 3700 students.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead the development, implementation and review of the Humanities curriculum across Years 6 to 12 in line with college and departmental initiatives
- Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders The Head of Department (Humanities) is accountable to the Deputy Principal who leads the college's Pedagogy and Capability portfolio.
About You
The role of Head of Department (Humanities) is suited to a dynamic, relational and organised educator with a passion for curriculum leadership and for building capable and high-performing teams.
The ideal candidate will set high standards for student and staff performance, be futures oriented and strategic, and demonstrate a holistic, proactive and collaborative approach to leading a large and complex department area in alignment with the college's strategic priorities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the “ How you will be Assessed” section of 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
