Head of Department - Curriculum - Innisfail State College - Diverse Learning CentreInnisfail State College is seeking a Head of Department (Curriculum) to work in the diverse learning centre, developing curriculum and working with students with disabilities from pre prep to year 12.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
About The Role This role will lead curriculum focus and development in line with school and departmental initiatives and to develop quality of teaching and learning.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Ensure that prescribed pedagogy and assessment are explicitly represented in teaching and learning programs.Support teachers to engage and understand curriculum demands that ensure a knowledge-rich, high expectation curriculum, enabling deep learning inclusive of all learners.Establish and support appropriate record keeping processes to document systematic curriculum delivery and assessment.Ensure consultation with parents/carers regarding any curriculum adjustments for students with identified needs, in accordance with relevant legislation.Support teachers in creating Individual Curriculum Plans (ICPs) to determine academic levels and entry points into the curriculum while developing cycling moderation meetings.Ensure teachers provide intellectually challenging learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their starting point.Model and build staff belief that all students can make excellent learning progress and encourage staff to have high expectations for student learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.Provide regular feedback to staff on their teaching practice and develop processes to collaboratively evaluate the impact of practice on student learning.Support the development of HICP or ICP as appropriate.Ensure appropriate risk assessments and learning focuses are conducted.Assess and report against aspects of achievement standards.Maintain an appropriate level of challenge in the curriculum.Document a P-10 sequence of achievement with supporting evidence.How To Apply Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 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).
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Occupational group Education & Training
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