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Head of Department - English and/or Humanities | North Queensland

Head of Department - English and/or Humanities | North Queensland

Tes Australia

Queensland

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Term 3, 2021
Apply by:
26 June 2021

Job overview

Our client is a co-educational independent school in North Qld.  The school provides an all-round education for students from Pre-Prep to Year 12 on a large rural campus situated approx. 1½ hours inland from the city of Townsville. The school caters to both day students and boarders and boasts a strong pastoral and support program. The college has a long tradition of academic, vocational and extra-curricular success and a reputation for developing outstanding young men and women. Successful candidates must be willing to participate in extra-curricular activities as well as uphold the school ethos.


About the Role:

  • Head of Department – English/Humanities
  • Full Time; permanent position to start in Term 3, 2021
  • Regional independent school, 90min from the Beautiful North QLD Coastline
  • There is the possibility for the subject areas to be combined OR separate
  • The successful applicant may have current HOD experience or be in the early phase of their career looking for a promotional opportunity
  • This role includes a teaching load within the English/Humanities department
  • Relocation expenses and temporary local accommodation arrangements can be part of negotiations for successful applicants


Selection Criteria:

  • Aspiring and experienced leaders encouraged to apply 
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education
  • Provide a minimum of three professional references
  • Be registered, or have the ability to be registered with QCT
  • Have the right to work in Australia

In order to apply for this role please email your CV to chris.wilson@tes.com quoting the Job Reference number #TES2105-548590CW Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted.

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