Head of Department - Health and Physical Education and RTO Manager at Warwick State High School

Overview

Lead initiatives promoting curriculum excellence and foster high-quality teaching and learning as the Head of Department at Warwick State High School. This role presents a significant chance to influence student success and develop leadership skills within a well-regarded regional secondary school community.

About Us

Working with the Queensland Department of Education means engaging with a respected organization that values its workforce, encourages leadership and innovation, supports training and career development, promotes flexibility, and values work-life balance.

Warwick State High School, established in 1912, serves an inclusive and diverse population of over 800 students and approximately 66 educators. Our school blends a proud heritage with modern facilities, advancing a balanced curriculum to help students achieve their best in a 21st-century context.

Your Role

As Head of Department for Health and Physical Education and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Manager, you will oversee:

• Educational outcomes, focusing on curriculum from Years 7 to 12, maintaining and improving achievement levels, particularly raising A-B grades.
• Fostering an inclusive culture across classrooms through differentiated instruction and support for students with disabilities.
• Strategic leadership informed by achievement data and behaviour profiles.
• Leading relational pedagogy to promote a positive school culture.
• Managing a team of 25 staff aligned with the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) and priority objectives.
• Ensuring quality assurance procedures for certificate programs and effective RTO management.
• Enhancing certificate course offerings to align with community needs.
• Overseeing sports coordination within the school.

You will report directly to the Principal. For full details, refer to the Role Description for Head of Department Secondary.

Candidate Profile and Assessment

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong teaching proficiency along with the ability to lead curriculum initiatives that result in improved learning outcomes for all students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain constructive relationships within the school and wider community.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a CV (max 3 pages), contact information for two referees (including the current supervisor), and a two-page response addressing the key capabilities outlined above.

The recruitment process is inclusive and candidates are encouraged to disclose any support needs.

Applications remain valid for 12 months for similar vacancies within the Department. Recruitment agencies are not accepted.