Head of Department (Curriculum) - Rockhampton North Special School (0.6 FTE)

Job Reference QLD/CQR587890/24T
Closing date October 14, 2024
Location Rockhampton region
Type Part-Time
Contact +61 459 517 322

About this job

About Us

Rockhampton North Special School is operated by Education Queensland and is part of the Central Queensland Region. Our school provides educational programs for students whose special learning needs require intensive support through alternative learning programs and significant adjustments in planning, assessment and reporting.

Generally all students attending programs will have their educational adjustments identified through the Educational Adjustment Process (EAP). All enrolments must be authorised by Queensland Regional Office.

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

  • Lead 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

The days to be negotiated to backfill against the substantive HODC.

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.

How 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/may 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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