An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated educator to join our school community as Head of School. Reporting to the Principal, the successful applicant will provide strategic leadership to drive excellence in teaching, learning, student wellbeing, and school improvement. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, proven leadership experience, and a passion for creating high-quality learning environments where every student can thrive. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 13 July 2026 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.
About Us
Brisbane State High students are surrounded by possibility and opportunity in many diverse areas of academia, sport, culture, international experience and community responsibility. This environment, coupled with high performance expectations and personalised attention, has led to an unparalleled record of success by our students. The school has a strong direction underpinned by four core values—learning, excellence, respect and public education.
Our great strength is the partnerships we forge between students, staff, parents and the wider community. These partnerships enable us to build on the strengths of tradition and performance and to live out our values and our commitment to providing a world-class education for every student.
About The Role
As the Head of School you will work closely with the Executive Principal and leadership team to lead the strategic direction, daily operations and ongoing improvement of Brisbane State High School's Senior School. This is a significant leadership opportunity within one of Queensland's leading state schools. The successful applicant will play a key role in fostering a culture of high expectations, academic excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their personal best and successfully transition to further education, training and employment pathways.
You will provide leadership across Years 10-12, with a focus on student achievement, wellbeing, engagement, pathways and post-school success. Working collaboratively with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department, teachers, students, families and community partners, you will contribute to maintaining Brisbane State High School's reputation for excellence and ensuring outstanding outcomes for all students.
The Key Components Of This Role Are To
- Deliver the vision of the Department of Education.
- Improve educational outcomes for all students.
- Lead excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across the Senior School.
- Promote a culture of high expectations, engagement and achievement.
- Nurture positive relationships with students, staff, families and community stakeholders.
- Contribute significantly to the implementation of the school's Strategic Plan and improvement agenda.
This will be achieved through proactive and collaborative leadership that reflects Brisbane State High School's values of Excellence, Respect and Public Education and builds a culture of progress, expertise and high performance.
The Head of School (Senior) will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Lead the strategic and operational oversight of the Senior School, including Years 10-12.
- Support the Executive Principal in leading the daily operations of the school.
- Lead the implementation of high-quality curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment practices across the Senior School.
- Monitor and drive improvements in student achievement, engagement, attendance, wellbeing and post-school outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department and teaching teams to ensure excellence in curriculum delivery, assessment and student success.
- Foster a culture of aspiration, academic success and continuous improvement for students and staff.
- Develop and maintain productive partnerships with parents, universities, industry, employers and community organisations to enhance opportunities and pathways for students.
- Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Manage human, financial and physical resources to achieve organisational goals.
- Significantly contribute to the development and implementation of Brisbane State High School's 2025 – 2028 Strategic Plan.
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 work history) ; and
- A 2-page written statement in response to 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
