Head of Department

Balmoral State High School is seeking suitably qualified applicants for multiple temporary positions as Acting Head of Department - Student Engagement.

These positions commence on the 22 January 2026 for 12 months, unless otherwise determined.

The Head of Department classification (0.3FTE) with the additional (0.7FTE) teaching load to make a full-time position.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

About the Department of Education:

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About Us

At Balmoral State High School, we take pride in our tradition of excellence, which extends from our past students who have excelled in various fields to our present students who embody our values of Agency, Belonging and Innovation. We cultivate a school culture that enables students to be prepared and resilient for the challenges of tomorrow.

Our leadership ethos is built on collective growth and synergy. We thrive on our collaborative efforts to support one another, fostering shared ownership, and proactively seizing new growth opportunities. We champion coaching, mentoring, organising, and innovation as collaborative partners with our community. Embracing diversity, we ignite a culture of continuous learning and development. Together, we empower our teachers and students to bravely tackle challenges and embrace change, enhancing our service delivery at Balmoral.

About the Role:

We will have three positions for the Acting Head of Department - Student Engagement in Junior School, Middle School and Senior School. A focus of these positions will be to improve culture, engagement and connection for students, staff and parents aligning our values of Agency, Belonging and Innovation. This is a highly visible role within the Balmoral community. The key responsibilities of these positions will include, but not be limited to;

Agency:

• Clarify school policies with teachers, students and parents (as per Student Handbook)
• Lead and support student leadership opportunities with an importance placed on legacy
• Investigate student/parent concerns

Belonging:

• Create a culture of high expectations and promote a positive learning culture (leading year level assemblies and form teacher meetings)
• Collaboratively work with form and class teachers to monitor student attendance
• Build a culture of respect through the clear communication of school expectations
• Lead year level events (guest speakers, camp, assemblies, special events)
• Support the transition of all new students
• Liaise between school and home, as required (in consultation with school support services)
• Seek financial support for students in need
• Case manage identified students

Innovation:

• Liaise with teachers regarding positive classroom management strategies required for student support
• Enlist parental support for upholding school expectations (Student Code of Conduct)
• Assist with enacting multi-tiered systems of support and collaborate with Year Level teams
• Work collaboratively with the Deputy Principal
• Support the PGD teachers

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a maximum 3-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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.