Head of Department

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Ipswich West State School is a school with high standards for a fulfilling, high quality education and school life. Located close to the city centre of Ipswich, we are a school moving from strength to strength with high standards for attendance, positive behaviour, literacy and conduct that are collective, consistent, communicated, monitored, recognised and rewarded, and addressed through support and intervention. With an enrolment capacity of 260 students and only one-and-a-half to two classes per year level, we are fortunate to have a close, supportive school community in which every student is known and catered for. We provide our students with the opportunities for a fulfilling school life, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for future schooling and beyond. Our school is a Positive Behaviour for Learning school that promotes and expects Safe, Respectful, Leaner behaviours from the whole school community.
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum), you will have responsibility for the following:

- Lead and manage the delivery of identified Learning Areas detailed in the whole school curriculum plan provided through non-contact time for teachers.
- Lead and manage the schools Literacy and Numeracy portfolio.
- Lead identified school priorities.
- 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.

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 identified 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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