Head Of Department - Cairns, Australia - The State Of Queensland

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Head of Department (Curriculum) - Kennedy State School Education (Organisation site ) Far North Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and dynamic educator to join the leadership team as Head of Department (Curriculum) at Kennedy State School.

This is a temporary full-time position until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Position type Full-time Occupational group Occupational group Education & Training Classification Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Job ad reference Job ad reference QLD/FNR558262/24 T Closing date 30-Apr-2024 Yearly salary Yearly salary $ $139400 Fortnightly salary Fortnightly salary $ $ Job duration Job duration Until 13 December 2024 unless otherwise determined

• 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 accountable to and under the direction of the principal or delegate.

About the Department The Department of Education are 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 Kennedy State School is nestled in the beautiful Kennedy Valley on Girramay Country, and has a current enrolment of approximately 30 students.

Kennedy is only a short 10 minute drive north of Cardwell and 20 minutes south of Tully.
Our school supports children in the township of Kennedy as well as surrounding communities.

About the Role As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will be leading the transition to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum in our inclusive, multi-aged context.

You will further develop staff capability in using high impact pedagogical strategies to support the implementation of the system's Reading Commitment.

Key responsibilities of the role are: 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.
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 (one of whom should be your current supervisor with an understanding of your relevant work history) A written response (2-page maximum) outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under "How you will be assessed" section 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.

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.

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.

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