Head Of Department (Curriculum) - Brightwater State School

Job Description

Head Of Department (Curriculum) - Brightwater State School JOB DESCRIPTION Brightwater State School is located in the suburb of Mountain Creek, Sunshine Coast. We are a school of high standards with capable staff who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education delivered within a disciplined, safe and supportive school environment. Our school improvement priorities this year focus on research informed teaching practice resulting in increased levels of student engagement and learning outcomes. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Full-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location: Sunshine Coast Job ad reference: QLD/NCR620264/25T Closing date: 26-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration: Until 13 December 2025 unless otherwise determined 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 Role: The HoD-C at Brightwater State School will work collaboratively with our leadership team on a daily basis. The Principal and Deputy Principals play an active role in designing the strategic curriculum agenda and implementation. Our teaching staff play an active role in collaborative planning, monitoring student progress, coaching cycles and learning walks & talks. The HoD-C will work closely with our HoD-Student Services and HOSES to support staff with planning and catering for the diverse needs of our students. This year we are progressing the implementation of synthetic phonics from our junior school into our Yr 3-6 sector, therefore knowledge and experience of this would be desirable. Coaching cycles using the Plan, Teach, Assess and Reflect cycle would also be desirable but not essential. You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks: 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 any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr