As part of the Partnership Initiative, a unique opportunity exists to work as the Head of Department (Curriculum) between Yorkeys Knob State School and Lockhart State School, providing high level coaching and planning support to staff, with a focus on the Science of Reading (SOR) and the Australian Curriculum.
The successful applicant will be based at YKSS, travelling to Lockhart SS a minimum of twice per term. The applicant needs to have a strong understanding of SOR and its application in Early Years classrooms and be able to provide high level planning and coaching support for teachers and teacher aides at both sites. The position requires collaborative planning between YKSS and Lockhart SS for P-6. The position is temporary, full-time, until the end of 2026.
About The Schools Lockhart State School is comprised of 150 students from Kindy to year 12. Located in the discrete Aboriginal community of Lockhart River on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, the area has considerable cultural diversity and traditions which are embedded in the curriculum. There are six traditional family (language) groups living in Lockhart River. The community's strong cultural identity - as expressed through its dancers and also internationally-renowned Lockhart River Art Gang - makes Lockhart River a natural place to come together to celebrate the proud cultural heritage of Cape York. At Lockhart State School, we strive every day to uphold our school values of growing strong, smart, respectful learners for life. Our students are all eager learners, active and enthusiastic.
Yorkeys Knob State School is located in the lush tropical northern suburbs of Cairns where the rainforest meets the ocean. Our experienced and passionate staff are committed to delivering a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that provides challenging opportunities for our diverse cohorts of students. With more than 330 students across Prep-Year 6, learning is at the centre of everything we do at YKSS, and as such, we have strong academic outcomes. Students are catered for according to their diverse needs and are supported in environments conducive to learning.
Your Opportunity
Reporting to the school Principals, as a Head of Department (Curriculum), you will assist the Principals in contributing to the continuous improvement in educational outcomes for school students at both Yorkeys Knob and Lockhart with a focus on the Science of Reading, literacy and numeracy. You will work with the Principals of both schools to successfully implement Departmental priorities in curriculum, and teaching and learning.
Your Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum) your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Leading 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. Embedding socially just practices in daily school life. Setting high standards for student and staff performance. Actively participating in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development. Forming partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups. About You
You will:
Be futures oriented and strategic. Be a strong communicator. Be flexible and resilient. Have the cultural understanding of working with First Nations students and families. Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department. 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 response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
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Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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