Head Of Department (Curriculum) - Eidsvold State School

We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Department (Curriculum) to join the leadership team and elevate the academic experience for our students.

About The Department

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 Eidsvold State School

At Eidsvold K-12 State School, we recognise the ongoing custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We celebrate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' unique cultural and spiritual relationship to this Country and acknowledge the significance of their contribution across our local area.

One of our school values is to promote greater understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and cultures in our workplace, our school, and in the wider community.

Our school is a co-educational K-12 school with approximately 120 students. We offer amazing Health and Wellbeing, Indigenous Language and Student Support programs on top of extensive curriculum offerings.

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.

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).

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

Occupational group Education & Training