Head of Department

1 week ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

About Us:

Coomera State Special School supports learners across years Prep to Year 12 in the growing area of Coomera.

With a purpose statement of 'Shining the Light on Potential' we live by the values of 'Best in Class, 'EveryOne Matters', Kindness always' and 'Seriously Playful'.

Aligned to these values, the vision for the school supports the following statements

  • A culture of high expectations with a strong belief that every student can learn when provided with a dynamic and fun learning environment that supports the individual needs of all students
  • Comprehensive Literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) are our signature pedagogies used to enact the Australian Curriculum
  • Intentional collaborative practices, databased decision making and feedback is the way of working for all staff
  • Strong commitment to family and community engagement is a key focus of the school

About the Role:


The Head of Department (Curriculum) will be passionate about driving a collaborative culture of learning, and supporting teachers and support staff to best meet the needs of our students, through a culture of collegial engagement and feedback.

They will work collaboratively with the Leadership Team in leading staff to develop their knowledge and skills to drive school improvement through the lens of the Australian Curriculum as well as the school's signature pedagogies, focusing on improving student outcomes.

As a lead learner, they will need to have a strong relational capability to quickly develop positive relationships between students, staff and the wider school community.

They will have well developed strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to our school improvement agenda.
As Head of Department Curriculum, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

  • Collaboratively develop and implement a whole school Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework (CARF)
  • Colead the processes and support to build staff preparedness and understanding of the Australian Curriculum version 9 and its implementation in a special school setting
  • Formalise collaborative planning processes that clearly outline expectations for the Teaching and Learning cycle
  • Implement processes for collection and collaborative analysis of whole of school data to monitor the impact of school initiatives on student outcomes
  • Continue to refine and embed wholeschool moderation processes
  • Work with the Leadership Team to develop a systematic and collaborative approach to planning, delivery, and assessment of senior secondary curriculum
  • Further strengthen data literacy skills through a data driven case management process and support teacher use of High Impact Teaching Strategies
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance and have a clear line of sight and presence in the classrooms
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:

  • Please attach a brief resume (max 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A maximum 2page written statement outlining how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.


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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