An exciting opportunity exists for an innovative leader to become the Head of Department Languages at Brisbane south State Secondary College.
Working closely with the Executive Team, this opportunity provides the successful candidate the ability to contribute to creating a distinctive, state of the art educational precinct that is being recognised nationally and internationally as innovative, inclusive, and engaged in providing high quality, holistic learning for all students.
As a transformational leader they will be focused on meeting the needs of each student and developing future problem-solvers, students with decision-making agility and risk-taking skills as they move into the future with confidence and resilience.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
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
In collaboration with the University of Queensland (UQ), Brisbane South State Secondary College is already setting the benchmark for secondary education nationally, and provides students with an innovative physical and pedagogical environment where teaching and learning is tailored for every student.
The College is part of an innovation district actively connecting with a network of local schools, businesses, hospitals, and health and social sciences, as well as UQ. It is a highly responsive educational community embracing the opportunities of a rapidly changing world.
The vision for Brisbane South State Secondary College is for it to be recognised nationally and internationally as innovative, inclusive and engaged in providing high quality, holistic learning environment for all students.
Challenging conventions
- Committed to excellence and open to evolving, we will always look to the latest to refine our education offer.
Collaborating with the best
- We are strengthened by those around us — surrounded by the best and most respected research facilities and institutions in Australia, we will leave our mark on the world.
Thinking globally, acting locally
- We are creating a proud community where our reach extends beyond our postcode to provide real international pathways.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
Please note that the campus will have limited on-site parking. Applicants will need to consider options for public transport. The area is well-serviced by public bus and rail and the school includes end-of-trip facilities (showers, lockers and bicycle storage).
Leaders coming into a new school environment need to have exceptional relational skills, be driven to build a positive, welcoming and supportive school culture and be willing and able to commit to the school's development and growth.
This is a unique opportunity and requires leaders to be focused on creating a culture where:
- Listening to understand is highly valued. Sharing of knowledge and information and providing feedback are opportunities to learn and adapt.
- Student voice and agency cultivates and influences personalised teaching and learning.
- Staff demonstrate intentionally inviting behaviours to create trust and maintain positive relationships.
- Student, staff and school successes are valued and celebrated.
- Vision, strategy and priority frameworks are agreed, communicated and acted upon.
- Individuals demonstrate autonomy with accountability; their performance and achievements are transparent.
- Coaching challenges and supports next step actions and solution finding through a balance of stretch and risk.
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.
Occupational group Education & Training
