Head of Department

Bwgcolman Community School is seeking a Head of Department - Teaching and Learning to join the leadership team. This role is responsible for leading curriculum focus areas in alignment with school and departmental initiatives, supporting the delivery of the Early Childhood and State Schools Division vision, and enhancing the quality of teaching and
learning across the school. The successful applicant will also foster positive and respectful relationships with students, staff, and the wider community.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a unique and community-focused school setting.

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About the School

Bwgcolman Community School is a Pre-Prep to Year 12 National Partnership school located on Palm Island, 65km north-northwest of Townsville in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Renamed in 1993 to reflect the vital role of community in education, the school proudly upholds the motto '2 Way Strong', supporting students to stay strong in Palm Island culture while engaging with the wider world. We prioritise literacy and numeracy, supported by partnerships with QUT, ACU, the Cathy Freeman Foundation and the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation. We implement School Wide Positive Behaviour Support and promote respect, responsibility and safety in everything we do.

About the Role

As Head of Department, you will lead curriculum development in alignment with school and departmental initiatives, support the delivery of the Early Childhood and State Schools Division's vision, and contribute to improving the quality of teaching and learning. The role requires strong curriculum knowledge, the ability to contribute to school-wide attendance and engagement initiatives, and demonstrated leadership capability. You will work within a solid and stable leadership team and be responsible for fostering positive relationships with students, teachers, and stakeholders to support a successful learning environment.

Teacher accommodation is available and will be discussed further during the interview stage for shortlisted candidates.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the school department 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.

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 (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• 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.