About this job
About Us:
Tara Shire State College celebrated one hundred years of educating students in the Tara district in 2012. It is one of the few state schools in the Darling Downs that offers a seamless education from Prep to Year 12 in a co-educational setting. There are three key philosophies that underpin our journey - high expectations, early intervention and individual student support.
The school has embraced the ethos of School-wide Positive Behaviour Support and emphasises values with a weekly focus which is taught in every primary, junior secondary and senior secondary classroom. All students benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, instrumental music, agriculture, camps and eisteddfods.
About the Role:
The Head of Department (Curriculum) role will focus on the implementation of the Australian Curriculum Version 9, lead the College improvement agenda in the primary sector as well as build the capacity and capability of Early Career Teachers and lead the reading agenda in conjunction with the high school sector and the College SLP. The successful applicant will lead the P-6 Curriculum in line with school and departmental initiatives, participate in delivering the State
Schools Division agenda, develop the quality of teaching and learning, and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead curriculum areas or whole-school programs to develop and enact a shared educational vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Embed socially just and inclusive practices into daily school operations and decision-making.
- Set and uphold high standards for student achievement and staff performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Engage in strategic, future-focused planning informed by legislation, policy, and best practice, particularly in relation to students and staff.
- Build strong partnerships with students, parents, government agencies, and community groups, while effectively managing human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve school goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit 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.