Head of Faculty Business & Humanities

Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6 at Annandale and North Shore.

Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1400 students including 120 boarders (7-12) of whom approximately 25 are international students.

As one of the eight original Grammar schools in Queensland Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.

We are seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our academic leadership team as Head of Faculty Business & Humanities commencing in Term 2 2026. This is a key middle leadership role responsible for leading a high-performing Faculty across Years 712 and ensuring the delivery of rigorous engaging and future-focused programs in the Humanities and Business disciplines.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for excellence in teaching and learning strong leadership capability and the ability to build a collaborative Faculty culture focused on improving student outcomes.

About the Role

The Head of Faculty Business & Humanities provides strategic and operational leadership across the Faculty overseeing curriculum development assessment practices and the professional growth of staff. The role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across subjects such as Business Economics Accounting and the Humanities disciplines.

Working closely with the Director of Studies Director of Academics Deputy Principal and IB Co-ordinator (where applicable) the successful applicant will ensure that programs align with QCAA and IB requirements support strong academic performance and contribute to the Schools broader Teaching and Learning Framework.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Faculty Business & Humanities will:

• Provide strategic leadership of the Faculty ensuring the delivery of high-quality curriculum programs in Business and Humanities across Years 712.
• Lead and support Faculty staff to achieve excellence in teaching practice aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the Schools Teaching and Learning Framework.
• Oversee curriculum planning assessment practices and moderation processes ensuring compliance with QCAA and IB requirements where applicable.
• Analyse and monitor student performance data identifying trends and implementing strategies to maximise student achievement and ATAR outcomes.
• Lead the development and implementation of an annual Faculty Plan focused on continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Provide line management mentoring and performance guidance for Faculty staff supporting professional growth and staff wellbeing.
• Manage Faculty operational responsibilities including work programs unit plans reporting processes learning management systems and resource planning.
• Engage constructively with parents and students regarding curriculum matters and academic progress.
• Contribute to the broader life of the School through pastoral co-curricular and community engagement activities.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Proven leadership capability within a secondary school faculty or subject area.
• Strong expertise in Business and/or Humanities curriculum including experience with QCAA senior syllabuses (IB experience highly regarded).
• A strong understanding of data-informed teaching practice and strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead mentor and inspire staff.
• Highly organised professional practice with strong attention to curriculum quality and compliance.
• Commitment to the ethos values and co-curricular life of an independent school.

Applicants must:

• Hold appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications.
• Hold or be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and leadership development.
• Have a high level of knowledge of current education trends and contemporary teaching pedagogy.
• Have in depth knowledge of the Queensland Curriculum.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to work positively and collaboratively with other teachers and build positive working relationships.
• Be willing to fully engage in the school community and get involved in extra-curricular activities offered.
• Commit to Pastoral Care and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students.

A full position description is availablehere. Enquiries in the first instance should be directed to email: (this email address is for enquiries only not to receive applications).

If you are looking to grow your educational leadership career with a high performing school that has an excellent reputation and genuinely cares about its students and staff we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Annual flu vaccination program.
• Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
• Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period.
• Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
• Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
• Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.

To apply provide a cover letter CV and details of two current referees. Please outline in your cover letter how you meet the specific accountabilities of the role. Applications should be made via the Careers page on our website by 5:00pm Friday 20 March 2026.

At Townsville Grammar School the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to creating an environment where students feel safe supported and respected. All staff play an active role in safeguarding children and appointments are subject to child protection screening requirements including Blue Card clearance.