Head of Department

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

Park Ridge State School is a vibrant and innovative educational community located in the heart of Logan's western suburbs, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for both students and staff. The school combines traditional values with future-focused teaching practices, with a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and student wellbeing. Staff benefit from a collaborative Professional Learning Community model and a strong culture of care, respect, and professional growth. Joining Park Ridge State School means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence, creativity, and making a meaningful impact on students from diverse backgrounds.

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:
Lead curriculum initiatives in alignment with school and departmental priorities.
Lead the implementation of the Australian Curriculum in all classrooms through three levels of planning.
Develop the quality of teaching and learning through the implementation of evidence-based pedagogical practices that support learning for all students.
Lead and facilitate planning days, PLTs, professional development sessions, communities of practice, mentoring, coaching, and all curriculum-related processes.
Nurture positive relationships among students, teachers, and stakeholders.
The Head of Department (Curriculum) is a key member of Park Ridge State School's leadership team and is accountable to, and under the direction of, the Principal or delegate.

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) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
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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