2026 Head of Languages Faculty

8 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Whitsunday Anglican School Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Queensland's Leading Regional School

Whitsunday Anglican School is an independent, co-educational Day and Boarding School from K - 12, situated in the beautiful surroundings of tropical Mackay and the Whitsunday region. The School provides a balanced education that is focused on intellectual development, personal growth, spirituality, and community service.

The School offers a first-class education with a proven history of outstanding student outcomes and staff development.

The Role

Whitsunday Anglican School invites applications for the position of Head of Languages Faculty with the ability to teach French.

This leadership position is responsible for guiding and supporting teachers within the Languages Faculty while overseeing the effective administration of subject programmes and practices in alignment with the School's strategic direction. The position involves leading curriculum design and implementation, preparation of annual work programmes, unit planning, and developing high-quality teaching and learning resources.

The successful candidate will also oversee the development of rigorous assessment, monitor student progress, and foster excellence in teaching practice across the faculty.

Candidate Profile

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Registration with Queensland College of Teachers or ability to obtain
  • The ability to speak and teach French (essential)
  • Proven experience in educational leadership, particularly in managing a faculty
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experienced in QCAA subject specific curriculum processes
  • A high level of organisational and problem-solving skills
  • A strong strategic vision and ability to implement plans effectively and creatively to inspire and engage staff and students
  • A collaborative and team-oriented approach, with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
  • An enthusiastic commitment to participating in the School's pastoral and co-curricular programmes

The Application for Employment expressions of interest should be addressed to:

The Principal, Mr Andrew Wheaton.

Role to commence in Term 1, 2026

Applications close: 14 November 2025

The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Employee Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary structure
  • Staff concession on fees for children attending Whitsunday Anglican School
  • Professional, supportive, and welcoming staff culture and the opportunity to work with exceptional educators and staff
  • An innovative and creative teaching and learning culture, supported by your colleagues and the Executive Leadership team
  • Outstanding students, who value a strong culture of learning
  • Welcoming Staff Social Club
  • Salary sacrificing packages
  • Access to relevant and interesting professional learning opportunities
  • First Aid and CPR training
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • A site-specific appraisal programme individualised to promote value and direction for all staff members of the School

Whitsunday Anglican School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at the School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

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