Head of Department (Curriculum) - Tamborine Mountain State School (0.8 FTE)

Job Description

Head of Department (Curriculum) - Tamborine Mountain State School (0.8 FTE) Education (Organisation site)South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Department (Curriculum) (0.8FTE) to join the talented team at Tamborine Mountain State School.You will be a skilled instructional leader with strong organisational skills and primary curriculum expertise. You will be responsible for leading whole school curriculum initiatives to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Part-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location: Gold Coast Job ad reference: QLD/SER620468/25T Closing date: 02-Mar-2025 Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration: From 22 April 2025 until 19 September 2025 About the School Tamborine Mountain State School's objective is to promote the academic, cultural, physical and social development of each child. Students are encouraged and taught to become self-motivated learners who can work independently, co-operatively and happily to gain the skills they need to make choices about their lives, now, and in the future. About the Role As the Head of Department (Curriculum) you will: Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division Develop the quality of teaching and learning Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders. The Head of Department (Curriculum) is a member of the school's Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to the Principal. How you will be assessed Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities: Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community. Capacity to use analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level. Capacity for leading and managing change within the school environment and school community. Demonstrated support for and the capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values. A mandatory requirement of this role is: Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at or on toll free 1300 720 944. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume (no more than 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a written response (2-page maximum) to the "How you will be assessed" section (Key Capabilities 1-4 only) above. 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). For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr