Head of Department - Warwick State High School

Job Reference QLD/DSR697184/26T
Closing date August 19, 2026
Location Toowoomba region
Contact 0428 328 575

About this job

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Warwick State High School is a wonderful school. 

We cater for an increasingly diverse and inclusive learning community of over 800 students and approximately 66 teaching staff.

Founded in 1912, the school is one of the oldest state secondary educational institutions in Queensland. 

Our gracious heritage buildings reflect a proud tradition of educational excellence, while modern classrooms and facilities provide the environment and resources to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century. 

The school offers a challenging and balanced curriculum which encourages students to explore options and achieve their personal best.

Your Opportunity:

 As the Head of Department - Health and Physical Education and RTO (Registered Training Organisation) Manager your responsibilities will concentrate on the following:

  • Educational Achievement - curriculum oversight of Years 7 to 12, maintaining A-C and improving A-B Level of Achievement.
  • Culture and Inclusion - ensuring that inclusive practices occur in all classrooms, including differentiation and support of SWD's.
  • Strategic and Data - Informed Leadership - Level of Achievment, OneSchool behaviour profiles
  • Leadership of Relational Pedagogy and Positive School Culture
  • Leadership of 25 staff through our AIP and our key priorities
  • Ensuring Quality Assurance around certificate delivery and RTO management
  • Improving our suite of Certificate courses to align closely with our community priorities
  • Leadership of Sports Coordination at Warwick State High School

The Head of Department, Health and Physical Education and RTO manager reports to the Principal.

Please refer to the Role Description for an outline of the role of Head of Department Secondary.

How you will be assessed:

Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

  • Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.

To Apply:

  • Applicants are required to submit a current CV (maximum 3 pages), contact details for two referees
  • (one of whom should be your current supervisor) and a 2-page written response to “How you will be assessed” for capabilities 1 – 2.

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.