Aramac State School (Kindy to Year 10) has an opportunity for a Head of Department - Curriculum, and experience with curriculum from Kindy to Year 10 would be advantageous.

The position also includes teaching two to three days a week, covering electives across the whole school.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural school and help shape learning from early years to junior secondary, we invite you to join our community and apply now.

Job details

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.   

About the Department 

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.  

About the School 

Since opening on January 21, 1878, our school has a long history of providing quality education opportunities for children of Aramac and surrounding shires. Students are blessed with small student to teacher ratios to ensure students reach their highest potential. At present, Aramac State School has an enrolment of over 50 students in Kindy to Year 10.

Aramac State School provides children with a whole school curriculum supported by a range of extra-curricular activities in hospitality, sport, and music. These wonderful educational experiences are aimed at providing children with additional options to further their skills.

The staff are a mix of youth and experience who offer quality learning programmes with a consistent approach across the whole school. The school is recognised within the community as an essential focal point for a very active and supportive parent body.

Our three school rules Be safe, Be responsible and Be respectful are the guiding pillars in our school and the community. Students are explicitly taught how to interact with these different rules and what they mean.

Your Responsibilities 

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

• Lead the school department 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 the full list of responsibilities and 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 (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• 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. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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
  
  CQR671743_25E - Role Description (PDF, 179KB)
  Role Description