Head of Department

About the Department of Education
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 Wandoan State School P-10
Wandoan State School is a vibrant and progressive school, which is built on traditions and history over more than 100 years of schooling. We value relationships, individual and group planning and ownership of outcomes, high expectations and pride in what we say and do. We also value progressive teaching methods and equipment, effective teaching and learning practices, communication, and an unrelenting focus on literacy and numeracy, science, information technology.
Our motto at Wandoan State School is 'Success is Earned'. This means that we strive to reinforce the importance of learning and the expectation that students do their best both inside and outside the classroom is clearly articulated. We provide the individual care and attention required for children to achieve at their highest possible level.
**At Wandoan State School you will see**:

- A school guided by clear values
- Relevant, challenging and purposeful teaching and learning
- Programs that are aligned under the goals of a lifelong learner
- Student council and leadership programs that develop confidence and personal responsibility
- Enrichment programs to develop children's thinking and problem solving skills
- Regular Staff Professional Development to ensure currency of teaching strategies, 'best practice' and resources
- A focus on respect, responsibility, care and consideration
- Ongoing celebration of achievement, excellence, effort, personal bests and improvement
- Staff, children, parents and our local community working together

About the Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

- 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.
- AC V9 Curriculum Prep - Year 10

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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).
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