Malanda State School is seeking an experienced and dynamic person to lead the school's curriculum development, implementation, and review program for 2025 - as Head of Department (Curriculum).
This role is offered on a full-time temporary basis, for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
This starts with recruitment and selection.
The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary.
This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Malanda Primary School
Welcome to Malanda Primary School.
We are a coeducational Prep to Year 6 facility with an enrolment of around mid 400's students.
We are situated on the Atherton Tableland amidst World Heritage rainforest in tropical Far North Queensland.
Our community is reliant upon agriculture and to a lesser extent the tourism industry.
The ABS considers us 'outer regional'.
We are committed to providing all students with a quality education.
For us, quality is never an accident.
It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skilled execution.
It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
We believe that relationships are central to our students' success and value the work that goes into building them.
We are committed to preparing our students to become positive, active, resilient and productive Australian Citizens.
Underpinning this commitment are the values of Honesty and Openness; Initiative; Diligence; Respect; and Supportiveness.
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 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.
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 1-pg 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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