Head of Department (Curriculum) - Labrador State School

Job Reference QLD/SER597768/24T
Closing date October 30, 2024
Location Gold Coast
Type Full-Time
Contact 0467 727 764

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 Labrador State School

Inspiring minds, nurturing children, creating futures of choice. Labrador State School was officially opened in 1921. The school is situated on the Central Gold Coast and is the gateway to some of the best beaches and waterways in the world.

Labrador State School provides its 800 plus students with a quality education that focusses on literacy, numeracy and developing the whole child through academic, musical and sporting pursuits.

Labrador State School is EQI accredited and is located only two blocks from the tranquil waters of the Broadwater where we enjoy a coastal lifestyle with kilometres of beaches and surf.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • 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.

About You

  • You will be a skilled instructional leader with strong organisational skills and curriculum expertise.
  • You will lead curriculum in line with strategic vision and develop school planning and moderation processes, with a focus on quality teaching and learning for improved student achievements.

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 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). 

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