Head of Department

6 days ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Currimundi Special School is a P-12 school located in the North Coast Region on the Sunshine Coast just north of Caloundra. The school enrolment zone incorporates a large catchment, from Maroochydore and Buderim in the north, to Caloundra and Pelican Waters in the south and as far west as the communities of Landsborough and Beerwah. We are proud to be a Queensland State Special School, and teach the Australian Curriculum, providing individualised learning experiences for students with complex educational needs in a safe, supportive and caring environment. We have high expectations for, and of, all students, with a focus on working with each student to reach their potential.
Our school motto 'Together We Grow' underpins our philosophy that it is only when we work together that we have the support we need to grow and develop in all areas of our lives. This belief is demonstrated in our commitment to support students to achieve their very best through quality learning experiences aimed at developing and enhancing academic skills, communication, social and living skills.
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum) 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 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.
- 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.

The Head of Department (Curriculum) is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.The Head of department (curriculum) at Currimundi Special school is responsible for the development and implementation of the P-12 CARF for students with significant intellectual disabilities, aligned to departmental expectations.
For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities 1-4 in the attached role description.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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