Lead Health and Physical Education at Ormeau Woods State High School as Head of Department (HPE) in a 6-month leadership opportunity with potential extension.

Working as part of the school leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership to the HPE faculty, ensuring excellence in curriculum delivery, assessment, and student achievement.

This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

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.

About the School

Ormeau Woods State High School is a secondary school located in the northern Gold Coast corridor within the Yatala-Ormeau area, serving a diverse and vibrant community.

Our school is committed to high expectations, student engagement and achievement, underpinned by its vision of “Linking Learning with Life”.

About the Role

The ideal applicant will:

• drive excellence in teaching and learning, support staff development, and enhance student achievement across Health and Physical Education programs.
• demonstrate strong instructional leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to foster positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community. 
• lead staff in evidence-based teaching practices, strengthen instructional capability, and contribute to whole-school priorities aligned with the school vision of “Linking Learning with Life”.

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.