(Apply Now) Head of Department – Humanities

3 weeks ago

Gold Coast City, Australia St George Christian School Full time

About the Role

- 2026 Commencement
- Full time
- Permanent teaching position with 3 year PAR (Position of Added Responsibility) (subject to review and renewal after 3 years).

The Head of Humanities is the curriculum team manager who shares with the school’s responsibility for delivering curriculum within the Humanities subjects and activities across the Secondary College and oversees the Humanities Department and teachers.

Core Duties

- Provide effective leadership to the Humanities Department to develop engaging programs that will foster a love of Humanities subjects for our students.
- Plan, deliver and assess effective teaching programs in line with Australian Professional Standards, QLD curriculum frameworks and educational trends.
- Contribute to the Secondary leadership of the College to support and enact the College’s strategic teaching and learning priorities.

For a full position description, please click here.

About You

- You have personal views and beliefs that align with the Christian ethos of the College, and you are able to demonstrate an active faith and church involvement and are able to teach and live from a Biblical worldview.
- You will be an Australian-qualified teacher with QLD Teacher’s Registration or registration with another state and the ability to obtain QLD Teacher’s Registration.
- A combination of Humanities subjects (which could include Senior Business, Legal Studies, Modern History, Social & Community Studies, Year 7-10 HASS) would be your main teaching set.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for educating young people.
- Ability to build connections and rapport with students while maintaining professionalism.
- Energetic and positive attitude.

How to Apply

Please read through the Position Description and complete the online Application Form which can be found on our website here.

A covering letter must be submitted with your application, addressing the four selection criteria found in the Position Description.

Along with your cover letter, please attach a copy of your current QCT registration, Resume and any Statements of Service from previous teaching appointments.

Please address all applications and covering letters to the Head of Secondary and submit with supporting documentation via email to employment@livingstone.qld.edu.au

Applications Close: Friday 19 September

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