Head of Department (Curriculum) - Denison State School (0.8 FTE)

Job Reference QLD/CQR602862/24T
Closing date November 21, 2024
Location Mackay region
Type Part-Time
Contact 0477 372 462

About this job

About the School:

Denison State School opened as a new, multi-age school in January, 1997. Situated in the town of Emerald, in the Central Queensland Highlands. Denison State School is committed to providing the best service to all our students in line with our motto 'Believe in Yourself'. Our aim is to maximise the educational outcomes for all in a supportive school environment. Teachers are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning outcomes with our students.

About the Role:

Responsibility include:

  • 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.
  • Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
  • Be futures oriented and strategic.
  • Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.
  • Have experience in working in collaborative teams to improve outcomes for all students.

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 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).

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