Head of Department – (Curriculum) – Waraburra State School

Waraburra State School is looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join the leadership team as HOD Curriculum. This position presents an exciting opportunity to join a leadership team with an unrelenting focus on the implementation of an effective whole school approach to teaching and learning. This focus extends to overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s version 9 Australian Curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of all students and aligns with current educational standards and best practices.

About Waraburra State School

Waraburra State School is situated in the township of Gracemere, on the western outskirts of Rockhampton in Central Queensland. We are proud of our local heritage. Our school name comes from the language of the Darumbal people who are the traditional owners of this area. The Wara (wild guava) clan (Burra) lived in the Gracemere vicinity. Our school symbol represents the wara flower and encompasses the four main groups in our school. This is represented by four people holding hands – students, parents, staff and the wider community. At Waraburra State School we believe through working and learning together, we can build a strong school community. To this end partnerships in learning are crucial to successful outcomes.

The current enrolment is 360 students. Our programs cater for students in prep through to year 6. We have an inclusive philosophy to support all students with their learning and development.

About The Role

As the Head of Department (Curriculum) you will:

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities Include

• 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.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess these qualities:

• Have a strong knowledge of the science of reading and evidence-based practices and strategies suitable for teaching prep to year six students.
• Be able to work with individual teachers within classrooms, as well as deliver cohort and staff professional learning sessions aligned to DoE CARF requirements and the Australian Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on the pedagogy which could be applied to engage learners.
• Have a strong knowledge of how to differentiate to support diverse learners and be a skilled and experienced teacher with recent classroom experience.
• Knowledge of and a demonstrated leadership of transferable high yield literacy and numeracy instructional routines.
• Experience working in settings with students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds would also be advantageous.

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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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Occupational group Education & Training