Head of Department (Curriculum) - Loganholme State School Education (Organisation site)
South East Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Loganholme State School is looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join the leadership team as Head of Department (Curriculum) on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined.
Loganholme State School is a school with a long and cherished history. At Loganholme State School, we aim to provide a safe, happy and positive learning environment which maximises student learning and provides a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting activities throughout the year to engage and challenge our students. Our school community views education as a life-long journey and staff, parents and students work collaboratively and enthusiastically to advance teaching and learning and provide opportunities for students to reach their potential and be prepared for the future.
Loganholme State School provides a high-quality inclusive education that is relevant to the needs of the individual and engages and maintains student interest. Our students are provided with many opportunities to develop their cultural awareness.
About the Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused 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. About You The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of the science of reading and evidence-based pedagogical practices and strategies suitable for teaching Prep to Year Six students. They should be able to work with and mentor teaching teams and individual teachers within classrooms, as well as deliver staff professional learning sessions.
The successful candidate should have:
Experience in leading professional learning teams using data to inform teaching and learning. A strong knowledge of the science of reading and evidence-based practices and strategies suitable for teaching Prep to Year Six students. A strong knowledge of how to differentiate to support diverse learners and be a skilled and experienced teacher with recent/relevant classroom experience. Experience designing and implementing structured literacy Prep - Year Six. Experience in working with teaching teams and individual teachers within classrooms, as well as delivering staff professional learning sessions aligned to DoE CARF requirements and the Australian Curriculum. Knowledge of and a demonstrated leadership of transferable high yield 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. 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); and 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.
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).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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