Eoi - Head of Department (Curriculum) - Harristown State School

1 week ago


Toowoomba, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Expressions of Interest are invited for this temporary full-time position, available until 19 September 2025 (end of Term 3). Please note that any extension to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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.

Our School

Located in Toowoomba, Harristown State School combines the convenience of city living with a strong sense of community and connection.
The school is proud of its inclusive culture, dedicated staff, and focus on delivering high-quality learning in a supportive environment.

Your Role

As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will lead and manage whole-school curriculum implementation and support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.

You will work collaboratively with staff to embed high-impact teaching strategies, build capability, and contribute to improved student outcomes.

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 be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the Role Description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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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