Head of Department

4 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time

Feluga State School are looking to fill the position of Head of Department (Curriculum) to lead curriculum innovation and pedagogical excellence across a network of small, community-focused SL1 and SL2 schools from El Arish to Cardwell, in the Ulysses Cluster.

This pivotal role supports school leaders and teachers in delivering high-impact teaching and learning aligned with the Australian Curriculum, shaping educational outcomes in Queensland's Cassowary Coast region.

About The School

Feluga State School is a pillar in our community and has a proud and long-standing reputation for being a warm, caring and supportive place for children to learn, grow and thrive.

Our Five Codes, "Commitment, Common Sense, Consideration, Co-operation and Courtesy" guide all that we do here at Feluga State School. We provide the best possible conditions for students to be able to cater to their unique academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.

About The Role

The Head of Department (Curriculum) position will look after a cluster of schools which include; but are not limited to:

  • Feluga State School
  • El Arish State School
  • Lower Tully State School
  • Murray River Upper State School
  • Cardwell State School

The Successful Candidate Will
  • Work with other HOD-Cs in the bigger cluster school.
  • Be expected to travel to 5 SL1/SL2 schools in the Ulysses Cluster.
  • Be involved in a HOD-C Pilot Program with a network of HOD-C's across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead development, implementation and evaluation of a cohesive, high‑impact curriculum across Prep to Year12 within the Ulysses Cluster, ensuring alignment with the Australian Curriculum and local context
  • Build capacity in teachers and leaders through collaborative planning, classroom observation, data analysis, and targeted professional learning.

Must-have Skills & Experience
  • Proven leadership in curriculum design, implementation and review.
  • Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and data-driven instructional improvement.
  • Excellent coaching, mentoring, communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Interested? To Apply:
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) and;
  • Attach a 2 page response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

Occupational group Education & Training
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