Head of Department

Gympie West State School is seeking a passionate and high-performing educational leader to join our vibrant school community as Head of Department (Curriculum).

This exciting leadership role offers the opportunity to shape whole-school curriculum and teaching practices across Prep - Year 6. As a valued member of our Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with staff to drive excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Department of Education's strategic direction.

If you are a dynamic and committed leader ready to make a genuine impact in a vibrant regional community, we invite you to apply.

About the Department

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About the School

At Gympie West, we've been a cornerstone of the local community for over 50 years, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team. As the largest primary school in Gympie, we proudly cater to over 540 students from Prep to Year 6, offering a dynamic, inclusive, and nurturing environment. With a highly regarded Special Education Program, an Early Childhood Developmental Centre for young learners, and a Responsible Thinking Program, we provide a comprehensive approach to developing each child's potential. Our extracurricular offerings are diverse, from music and sports to technology and extension programs, ensuring every child has the chance to excel. We also take pride in our unique relationship with the Ex-Prisoners of War Association, adding a rich cultural element to our community. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and contributing to a school with a proud history and exciting future, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

This position requires a specialisation in developing high-quality teaching and learning across Prep to Year 6, while performing all core responsibilities of the Head of Department (Curriculum).

The role spans all learning areas and supports a systematic, school-wide approach to effective teaching.

The successful applicant will lead the systematic delivery of the Australian Curriculum, ensuring alignment of curriculum, assessment, and reporting, while building teacher capability and strengthening pedagogy.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department (Curriculum), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Work as part of the school Leadership Team to support systematic, school-wide curriculum delivery.
• Apply sophisticated interpersonal, analytical, and strategic skills to lead change, inspire, and engage stakeholders.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.

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 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.