Waraburra State School is looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join the leadership team as Head of Department - Curriculum on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined.

This position presents an exciting opportunity to join a leadership team with an unrelenting focus on the implementation of an effective whole school approach to teaching and learning. This focus extends to overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's version 9 Australian Curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of all students and aligns with current educational standards and best practices.

Waraburra State School staff are currently eligible for the department's retention bonuses which total to $2100 per year.

Job details

About the Department of Education

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 Waraburra State School

Welcome to Waraburra State School.  Our school prides itself on enhancing all students' learning. Our goal is to provide students with a safe and supportive environment to develop and grow as individuals.

Waraburra State School is situated in the township of Gracemere, on the western outskirts of Rockhampton in Central Queensland.  We are proud of our local heritage. Our school name comes from the language of the Darumbal people who are the traditional owners of this area.  The Wara (wild guava) clan (Burra) lived in the Gracemere vicinity. Our school symbol represents the wara flower and encompasses the four main groups in our school.  This is represented by four people holding hands - students, parents, staff and the wider community. At Waraburra State School we believe through working and learning together, we can build a strong school community.  To this end partnerships in learning are crucial to successful outcomes.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Our ideal candidate will possess these qualities:

• Have a strong knowledge of the science of reading and evidence-based practices and strategies suitable for teaching prep to year six students.
• Be able to work with individual teachers within classrooms, as well as deliver cohort and staff professional learning sessions aligned to DoE CARF requirements and the Australian Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on the pedagogy which could be applied to engage learners.
• Have a strong knowledge of how to differentiate to support diverse learners and be a skilled and experienced teacher with recent classroom experience.
• Knowledge of and a demonstrated leadership of transferable high yield literacy and numeracy instructional routines.
• Experience working in settings with students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds would also be advantageous.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to 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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR597460_24T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants