Head of Department (Curriculum) - Biloela State School

Job Reference QLD/CQR609907/24T
Closing date January 27, 2025
Location Rockhampton region
Contact (07) 4992 8888

About this job

About the School:

Biloela is located 121km south west of Gladstone in Central Queensland. Biloela State School caters for the needs of students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, from Early Childhood to Year 6. The community has high expectations for their children and therefore high expectations of their school. Staff have a firm commitment to quality learning and quality teaching in a safe caring environment. There is a focus on Early Learning and on the use of innovative technology to enhance student learning outcomes within the school's curriculum. These are both valued and supported by the parents and wider Biloela community. At Biloela State School we are large enough to provide a diverse range of educational programs and opportunities yet small enough to cater for the individual needs while maintaining a friendly, caring and nurturing atmosphere. We are proud of the strong reputation our school has for providing a quality learning environment in which our students thrive in academic, sporting and cultural areas.

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead the curriculum planning process for P-6 (Prep to Year 6), ensuring alignment with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.
  • Deliver high-quality coaching and support for teachers and teacher aides, helping them improve instructional strategies, particularly in reading.
  • Work with staff to ensure effective and aligned planning for curriculum delivery.
  • Provide high-level coaching to educators to enhance teaching practices, particularly for reading and general curriculum delivery.
  • Support the development of differentiated instruction strategies for a diverse range of students.
  • Collaborate with staff to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
  • Work with teams to develop and refine planning, ensuring that the curriculum is implemented effectively.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum Version 9, including its structure and implementation strategies.
  • Expertise in reading instruction across primary school grades, with a particular focus on best practices and differentiated strategies.
  • Excellent skills in coaching, mentoring, and curriculum planning to enhance teaching and student outcomes.

Desired Attributes:

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to engage with teachers, aides, and leadership teams.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a shared role with negotiated rostering arrangement.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply: 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
  • Attach a 2-page response to the "How you will be assessed" section of the attached role description.

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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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

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