Head of Department (Curriculum) - Corymbia State School

Job Reference QLD/SER596073/24P
Closing date October 22, 2024
Location Logan - Beaudesert
Type Full-Time
Contact 0437 729 010

About this job

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Corymbia State School

The new school will include an administration, FamilyLinQ hub, Early childhood education opportunities, state of the art classrooms, information and resource centre, canteen, multi purpose hall, outdoor multi purpose courts, sports oval, playgrounds, car parking and under cover areas

The new school at Park Ridge will increase the local schooling network and provide enrolment relief to Crestmead State School, Marsden State School and Logan Reserve State School.

About the Role

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

  • Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.
  • Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.

About You

The successful candidates will be:

  • Willing to work as a part of a united team
  • Committed to working endlessly to support and grow all learners
  • Willing to commit to growing and supporting new whole school processes
  • Willingness to grow knowledge in differentiated teaching practices and age-appropriate pedagogies to engage all learners.

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

How to Apply

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached 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. 

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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.