Head of Department

2 weeks ago


Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School

Mudgeeraba State Special School offers a unique and rewarding teaching environment, where staff are supported to deliver innovative, individualised programs in communication, mobility, and senior schooling. As the world's first Glasser Quality Special School, we prioritise strong relationships, student wellbeing, and a shared commitment to Choice Theory and the Get Happier School framework. Staff at Mudgeeraba State Special School are part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values professional growth, creativity, and making a genuine impact in the lives of students.

Your Opportunity

As the Head of Department (Curriculum), you will:
Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
Develop the quality of teaching and learning
Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department (Curriculum) is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department (Curriculum), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Collaboratively devising and implementing a reading coaching model for P-10
Modelling reading lessons for teachers (Prep to Yr 6)
Providing targeted feedback to teachers on ways to enhance their reading pedagogy
Monitoring the impact of these actions on lifting reading outcomes for students

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.
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