About this job
About the School
Lockhart State School is comprised of 150 students from Kindy to year 12. Located in Lockhart River, on the east coast of Cape York Peninsular, the area has considerable cultural diversity and traditions which are embedded in the curriculum. At Lockhart State School, we strive every day to uphold our school values of growing strong, smart, respectful learners for life. Our students are all eager learners, active and enthusiastic.
About living in Lockhart River
An area rich in natural attractions, culture and diversity, there are six traditional family (language) groups living in Lockhart River. The community's strong cultural identity - as expressed through its dancers and also internationally-renowned Lockhart River Art Gang - makes Lockhart River a natural place to come together to celebrate the proud cultural heritage of Cape York.
Living and working in the small remote town of Lockhart River, you will have access to the benefits the Department offers for teachers employed in rural and remote locations. These benefits include travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing.
Your opportunity
Reporting to the school Principal, as a Head of Department (Curriculum), you will assist the Principal in contributing to the continuous improvement in educational outcomes for school students at Lockhart with a focus on literacy and numeracy. You will work with the Principal to successfully implement Departmental priorities in curriculum, and teaching and learning.
Your Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum) your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Leading 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.
- Embedding socially just practices in daily school life.
- Setting high standards for student and staff performance.
- Actively participating in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Forming partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
You will:
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
NOTE: The role will be a non-teaching role, however as the need arises you will be required to provide internal relief.
Mandatory requirement
Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at enquiries@qct.edu.au
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
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-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.
ent 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.