About this job
About the Department
The Department of Education are 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
Happy Valley State School is located in Mount Isa, which is one of North Queensland and Australia's premier mining areas.
- Our school reflects Mount Isa's multicultural population and includes support programs to improve outcomes for all students.
- Our dedicated staff work together to ensure that every child achieves individualised success in their academic and social-emotional learning, within an environment that is both supportive and challenging.
- Our prep to year 6 curriculum is augmented by gifted and talented programs, early and ongoing intervention and special needs support to ensure individualised success for all students.
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Lead the curriculum areas or whole school program in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
- Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.
- Be future-oriented and strategic.
- Understand legislation and policies impacting on the school department, students and staff.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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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