Head of Department

Join the leadership team at Taroom State School as Head of Department. In this permanent role, you will lead curriculum implementation and teaching practice to support quality learning outcomes across the school.

You will work collaboratively with staff to strengthen pedagogy, build capability, and ensure alignment of curriculum, assessment, and reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a supportive rural school community and make a real impact on
student learning and engagement.

About the Department

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About the School

Located in a vibrant agricultural and farming community, Taroom State School is part of the Miles Cluster within the Darling Downs South West Region. With around 180 students from Prep to Year 10, our school offers a close-knit, supportive environment where educators can make a tangible impact.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and student-focused learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy: 'Joining Together – Reaching Excellence'.  Staff work collaboratively with parents, local schools, community organisations, and industry partners to deliver innovative curriculum opportunities and purposeful life pathways for all students.

This is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape learning experiences in a regional setting while contributing to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and community engagement.

About the Role

As Head of Department - Curriculum at Taroom State School, you will lead curriculum development and pedagogical improvement across the P-10 setting. You'll guide staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences, set and uphold strong performance standards, and ensure every student is supported to achieve their best.

This position plays a key role in building teacher capability, embedding socially just practices, and strengthening partnerships with parents and the wider community. You will also manage departmental resources and contribute strategically to whole-school planning and improvement.

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 response (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements as outlined in the 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. The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )