Join a vibrant and forward-thinking school community as our next Head of Department, Curriculum.

Lead a dedicated team of educators, drive innovative teaching and learning practices, and make a lasting impact on student outcomes.

This is your opportunity to shape curriculum excellence and inspire success across the school.

Apply now to lead learning at Kin Kora State School and make a real difference!

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Kin Kora State School is a high-performing, inclusive primary school in beautiful Gladstone, Queensland. A strong leadership team, we set the platform for all things in the school. 

We pride ourselves on delivering high-impact teaching grounded in the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning. Through structured literacy, explicit instruction, and clearly taught routines, we set high expectations for student engagement and active participation in every lesson. 

Teamwork is at the heart of our culture - our staff work collaboratively to support each other and ensure consistency across classrooms. 

With a strong community spirit, and a shared commitment to every learner, Kin Kora is a rewarding place to grow your skills as a leader.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

PLEASE NOTE - This recruitment process will be used to fill 1x Permanent Full-Time Role and 1x Temporary Full-Time role for a period of 12 months unless otherwise determined.

• Lead and drive the implementation of Version 9 Curriculum (P-6) across all year levels
• Facilitate co-planning sessions with classroom teachers to design units, lessons and assessments aligned to V9
• Engage in co-teaching alongside classroom teachers to model exemplary pedagogical practices and scaffold instruction
• Support co-assessment processes, working with teachers to design, moderate and analyse student assessment data
• Lead the embedding of a whole school approach to reading through the curriculum.
• Work as a part of the school leadership structures to optimise team wellbeing, optimise workflow and drive outcomes for our students.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• 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 may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

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 Applicant Information Package 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
  
  CQR670099_25P Role Description (PDF, 179KB)
  Role Description