Head of Department

Indooroopilly State High School is seeking an experienced and highly motivated educational leader to oversee our International Baccalaureate (IB)
Diploma Programme.

In this Head of Department - Curriculum - International Baccalaureate role, you will combine strategic leadership, academic management, and pastoral care to ensure the ongoing success and growth of the IB programme within our school community.

This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 22 January 2026 until 11 December 2026, with possibility of extension, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

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Why Join Us

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a well-established IB programme within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

You will have the autonomy to shape the future direction of the programme and the satisfaction of guiding both staff and students toward success on an international stage.

Your responsibilities

As Head of Department - Curriculum - International Baccalaureate Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of the IB Diploma Programme in alignment with IB standards and practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IB policies, curriculum developments, and assessment requirements, and ensure these are effectively communicated and embedded across the faculty.
• Support, mentor, and develop teaching staff through professional learning, performance development, and collaborative practice.
• Provide guidance and advice to students and parents on IB subject choices, academic progress, and wellbeing.
• Manage administrative processes including timetabling, budgeting, enrolment, and reporting.
• Represent the school in IB network meetings and foster strong relationships with other coordinators and IB representatives.
• Lead data analysis and contribute to strategic planning to improve student outcomes and enhance programme delivery.
• Oversee CAS, TOK, and Extended Essay components, ensuring effective supervision, compliance, and student support.
• Promote the IB programme through events such as Open Days, parent information sessions, and community presentations.
• Provide guidance and advice to students and parents on IB subject choices, academic progress, and wellbeing.
• Manage administrative processes including timetabling, budgeting, enrolment, and reporting.
• Represent the school in IB network meetings and foster strong relationships with other coordinators and IB representatives.
• Lead data analysis and contribute to strategic planning to improve student outcomes and enhance programme delivery.
• Ensure alignment between IB priorities and the school's strategic plan, school AIP, and the school's pedagogical framework
• Participation in school's curriculum leadership team.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in IB coordination or senior academic leadership.
• Comprehensive understanding of the IB Diploma Programme framework and philosophy.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to fostering excellence in teaching, learning, and student wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic leadership team.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.