About this job
About the Department of Education
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About the School
Normanton State School is a remote, rural school that offers learning experiences for students from Prep to Year 10. We are a co-educational school and we cater for students with a range of learning needs and interests.
We focus on improving student literacy and numeracy outcomes. Our teachers base their curriculum on the Australian Curriculum using the Curriculum to Classroom (C2C) resources in all key learning areas. Students have specialist lessons in The Arts (Dance, Drama and Visual Arts), Technology (Digital and Design), ICT Skills and Health and Physical Education from Prep to Year 10. Our Secondary students do a range of subjects including Manual Arts and Home Economics in Years 7 and 8, and Hospitality and Industrial Technology and Design in Years 9 and 10. Year 9 and 10 students also participate in work experience twice yearly.
Throughout the year we present a number of programs and extracurricular activities to support our curriculum. Recent programs have included drama, music and a range of sport. These are funded through our RREAP (Remote and Rural Education Access Program).
About the Role
As Head of Department Curriculum you will:
- Lead data collection, collation and discussions around reading;
- Develop teacher capability in the collection and use of data around reading;
- Lead Academic Case Management with teachers to improve reading outcomes at Normanton State School;
- Build staff knowledge and capacity to implement the NSS Reading Program
- Provide professional learning for staff, in strategies to support EAL/D learners;
- Develop a consistent approach to the delivery of effective pedagogical practices and strategies for EAL/D learners.
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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