Head of Department - Health and Physical Education in Brisbane

Head of Department - Health and Physical Education

Ambrose Treacy College – Indooroopilly QLD

Ambrose Treacy College(ATC) is a leading Catholic Years 4 – 12 boys school located in Indooroopilly with a cohort of 1,300 students. Founded in the Edmund Rice tradition, our deeply embedded values-led learning environment blends tradition with innovation to empower students to engage in contemporary learning and develop a strong sense of belonging.

This role is ideal for an outstanding educator who brings expertise, initiative, and a collaborative spirit in understanding that leadership extends beyond managing a team and into shaping the broader teaching and learning landscape across the College.

Head of Department – Health and Physical Education Years 4 - 12

We seek an experienced and passionate academic leader ready to make a meaningful contribution to both their faculty and the wider College community. The successful candidate will:

• Play a pivotal role in the collective leadership of the College, contributing to the strategic direction and ongoing evolution of our teaching and learning framework, with a strong focus on student pastoral care and wellbeing.
• Lead their faculty with vision, integrity, and a commitment to ongoing excellence, fostering a culture where staff and students are supported to achieve their best.
• Engage actively in whole‑College initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, and student wellbeing, ensuring alignment with our strategic priorities.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Middle Leaders to shape direction, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen consistency of academic practice across the College.
• Model professional curiosity, reflective practice, and data‑informed decision‑making, leading evidence-based, pedagogical approaches to drive improvement in teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the QCE syllabus, leading the development and implementation of differentiated Years 4–12 HPE programs of excellence within a culture of continuous academic improvement.
• Bring energy, positivity, and a collaborative mindset to academic leadership, inspiring others and contributing to outstanding student outcomes.
• Exhibit strong assessment and reporting capabilities, maintaining accurate records and communicating progress clearly and effectively with students and families.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community, contributing to a supportive and connected College environment.
• Show unwavering dedication to student wellbeing, recognising it as a core component of effective leadership.
• Hold current Queensland College of Teachers registration.

Applications for this position will close at 9.00am on Friday 13 November 2026.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with:

• A deeply supportive professional environment where ongoing growth, excellence, and shared purpose are championed for the benefit of every learner and every leader.
• An inclusive and collaborative leadership culture where Middle Leaders work in genuine partnership to advance academic achievement and pastoral distinction across the College.
• A creative, engaging, and welcoming workplace that nurtures professional curiosity, encourages innovation, and supports lifelong leadership development within a faith-based Edmund Rice Catholic educational framework.

Further information can be found on the College website (www.atc.qld.edu.au).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Ambrose Treacy College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

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