Head of Department

2 days ago

Ipswich, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Our school has been proudly serving the community of Ipswich since 1867. We currently have 238 students enrolled from Prep to Year 6. We are focused on providing an inclusive, caring, safe, creative, challenging, and fun environment where our students can grow and learn. Our school motto of Learn, Believe and Succeed reflects our commitment to ensure all students are provided with a quality education. Our teachers and staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. Ipswich North State School is very proud of its traditions, positive reputation in the wider community and the outstanding achievements of our students. We continue to excel in providing a personalised approach to the needs of our students and their families. Genuine and respectful relationships are at the core of building those strong partnerships with our parents and carers. I am privileged and excited at the prospect of partnering with you in your child's primary education
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum) you will have responsibility for the following:

- 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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