Rosella Park School is accepting applications for a Head of Department (Curriculum) to join their supportive school community on a full-time, temporary basis.

The ideal candidate will possess strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, along with well-developed strategic thinking and analytical skills, enabling them to contribute to the school improvement agenda and foster positive, productive relationships with students, staff, and the wider school community.

Job details

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 

 Rosella Park School is the only special school in Gladstone, and we are proud to lead a school that embraces the belief that every child can learn and succeed when provided with a quality education tailored to their individual needs. All staff at Rosella Park School take great pride in being active members of a school community that strives to be the best it can be, focusing on providing a safe and supportive environment that empowers staff, students, and families to work together as a team with a shared focus on student achievement. It is important to us that everyone who steps through our doors, including staff, students, and parents, is excited to be here and holds high expectations. This attitude enables us to meet the challenges of student learning in a positive, fun, and nurturing environment.

Your Opportunity 

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 accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Head of Department (Curriculum), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead the implementation of curriculum provisions and related whole-school programs to develop, articulate, and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Lead the implementation of a whole-school approach to pedagogy.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for both student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.

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 be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section. 
• 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR643777_25P - Role Description (PDF, 242KB)
  Role Description