Head of Department
2 weeks ago
*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.
About the School
At Esk State School, we offer the same rich curriculum and wide range of opportunities you'd expect from larger schools, but with the added benefits of a close-knit, supportive rural community. Our school provides a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive alongside their friends and family. Our dedicated staff have chosen to live and work in this beautiful rural setting, with many being long-term members of the local community. They are passionate, future-focused professionals who are committed to ongoing learning and who work closely with families to create a personalised and positive educational journey for every child.
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum), you will lead the strategic direction of curriculum development in alignment with school and departmental initiatives. You will contribute to delivering the vision of the State Schools Division, driving improvements in the quality of teaching and learning. In this role, you will also foster positive and collaborative relationships among students, staff, and key stakeholders to support a culture of engagement and academic excellence.
This is a temporary, part-time role, working 20 hours per fortnight at 0.40 FTE for a period of 15 weeks, unless otherwise determined.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Department (Curriculum), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Support the Principal in leading whole school curriculum and student engagement initiatives.
Provide inidivualised support for teachers in the areas of curriculum planning and providing reasonable adjustment for students.
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.
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.
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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.*
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