Assistant Director, Curriculum Assessment and PolicyEvery child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.About the role:The Curriculum Policy and Standards directorate, within the Curriculum and Learning Division, provides curriculum and assessment policy as well as literacy, numeracy, English as an Additional Language (EALD) or Dialect and Aboriginal Languages advice and resources for teachers and leaders that empower children and young people to learn and thrive. The directorate works collaboratively with leaders, educators, and colleagues across the department and across agencies, to provide high-quality curriculum policy, programs, and standards so each child and young person can learn and thrive and are enabled to reach their full potential.The Assistant Director, Curriculum and Assessment Policy provides leadership in developing evidence-informed curriculum and assessment policy. The role leads the research into national and international policy and educational developments to advance curriculum and assessment policy. The Assistant Director leads a team of policy officers and seconded teachers. The Assistant Director ensures that curriculum policies align with and activate the Department's strategies and priorities, including "Our Strategy" and the Aboriginal Education Strategy.Essential qualifications and competencies:An appropriate tertiary qualification in an education-related field including post-graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline and desirable or relevant experience.Experience leading in a large and complex organisation at an executive level, ensuring the translation of priorities into executed deliverables.For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description. Applications should be made through the I Work For SA website. For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 641473. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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