Ormeau State School on the northern Gold Coast has an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team as Head of Department - Curriculum from 24 January 2025 until 27 June 2025 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.
About Ormeau State School The school prides itself on being a friendly and happy place which aims to maximise the learning potential of each child. Ormeau State School has been on this site in Mirambeena Drive since 1986. The school delivers quality educational programs to all our students.
Your Opportunity As The Head Of Department (Curriculum) You Will: Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives. Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division. Develop the quality of teaching and learning. Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders. The Head of Department (Curriculum) is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
Your Role You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
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. Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups. Be futures oriented and strategic. Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department. Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals. About You The ideal candidate will have experience in:
Prep - 2 Curriculum leadership. Supporting and modelling for teachers in the delivery of Reading through the Australian Curriculum. Supporting teachers through the roll out of Australian Curriculum version 9. Explicit Instruction. eLearning pedagogy. Working alongside a large leadership team to support and coach staff to provide excellent teaching and learning. 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 1-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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
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