Head of Department

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the School
Our school is a growing, vibrant community of learners located on the southern edges of Logan City, between the Twin Rivers, Logan and Albert. We are conveniently positioned halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast ensuring our local families are able to access a wealth of services. 'Aim higher' is our school motto and it underlines everything we do as a school. We have high expectations of our students educational outcomes and we support them with great individual care in striving to maximise their potential. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students make up around 25% of the current student population at Eagleby South State School. This reflects Indigenous representation in our local community, but also testifies to the importance of previous work in acknowledgement and embedding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the life of the school.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Curriculum (Indigenous Language, Acknowledgement and Reconciliation), you will engage in the following activities:

- Co-ordinate and lead the teaching of the Yugambeh language at Eagleby South State School's Language Other Than English.
- Gain permission and endorsement from local Aboriginal community to teach the Yugambeh language to year 4-6 students.
- Become proficient in Yugambeh vocabulary and pronunciation.
- Yugambeh LOTE planning based on the Australian Curriculum
- Lead the embedding of Yugambeh language elements into the school's daily life, publications and public events.
- Promote the broader use of Yugambeh in the local community as the school seeks to assist in its continuation.

Co-ordinate and lead cultural and academic support for Indigenous students. These currently include;
- After school Homework and Culture Club
- Lunchtime Murri Room
- Indigenous Dance Troupe
- Mutooroo Bush Tucker Garden
- Overseeing ARTIE Academy program for all Indigenous students

Lead the School's Reconciliation Action Plan Committee
- Chair regular meetings
- Document areas of action and map out future priorities
- Advise school leadership on possible innovation and reform in ensuring that school's processes and procedures are respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strat Islander perspectives on colonial history.
- Act as a critical friend to guide school leadership in improving the schools acknowledgement of Indigenous history and perspectives.

Liaise and maintain respectful relationships with local Indigenous Organisations and Elders.
- Communicate with organisations such as Beenleigh Housing and Development regarding their visible presence in the life of the school.
- Co-ordinate specialist provisions, such as Holiday Programs or Mentoring programs for youth.

Curriculum and Pedagogical support for teachers;
- Embedding Aboriginal ways of knowing/learning such as The Eight Ways.
- Act as a professional support for teachers in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait history in the curriculum as set out in the AITSL standards and the Australian Curriculum.

Co-ordinate and lead the School's calendar of events aimed at acknowledging and celebrating Indigenous history.
- NAIDOC, Sorry day.
- Act as a cultural contact and support person for Indigenous families
- New to the school
- Needing specialised support/ referrals
- Needing cultural support in difficult incidents/events

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- A maximum 1 page 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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.