Head of Department

Gainsborough State School, located in the rapidly growing Pimpama area of the Northern Gold Coast, will enter its sixth year of operation in 2026.

As our school community continues to expand, now serving over 900 students, we are excited to offer a new opportunity to join our dynamic executive and teaching team.

We are seeking a Head of Department (Curriculum) to work alongside our existing Head of Department (Curriculum), providing strong curriculum leadership and support to ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students.

About the Department

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About the School

Gainsborough State School is built on the values of Excellence, Insight and Innovation, and our staff are key to bringing this vision to life. As a growing school, we're creating a culture where high expectations, respect and collaboration drive success for every student. We believe in the right of every child to learn, every teacher to teach, and everyone to feel safe and valued. Guided by our motto Work Hard - Be Kind, we are proud to build a school community where staff, students and families work together and strive for the best in all we do.

About the Role

As the Head of Department (Curriculum), you will lead the curriculum focus in alignment with school and departmental initiatives, contribute to delivering the vision of the State Schools Division, enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and foster positive relationships among students, teachers, and stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

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

• Work as part of our executive leadership team to provide quality curriculum support to our classroom teachers.
• 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.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
• 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 written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
• 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.