About this job
About the Department
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 the School
Durack State School is very multicultural, where there are many shared languages amongst our students. Having a common language with other students is very supportive and we recognise this as a way to reduce student levels of uncertainty.
Our school has a strong sense of belonging. We talk to the children about being ‘Durack Dragons - Safe, Respectful, Learners'. Going around the school you will see many murals depicting our dragon.
Our school believes that all students can make good choices and that these need to be celebrated.
About the Role
The Head of Department (Curriculum) at Durack State School plays a pivotal role in leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's curriculum across multiple subjects. This position requires a strong understanding of educational pedagogy, assessment practices, moderation and differentiated instruction.
The role involves supporting teachers through professional development, fostering a collaborative learning environment, and ensuring alignment with state schooling initiatives.
In addition, the Head of Department must effectively engage with the wider school community, including parents, external agencies, and local stakeholders, to enhance the learning experience and address complex community needs.
The successful candidate for this role must demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with evidence of leadership impact over time.
A mandatory requirement of this role is:
- Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au or on toll free 1300 720 944.
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.
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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