Inspire teaching and learning!

Expressions of interest are sought for a Head of Department (Curriculum) to join the team at Yarraman P-9 State School, on a temporary basis.

Step into this leadership opportunity - until 17 October 2025

You will drive curriculum development and align whole-school practice to the K-12 Framework and Australian Curriculum v9.

Job details

Expressions of Interest are invited for this temporary full-time position available until 17 October 2025. Any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

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 Us

Yarraman P-9 State School is a vibrant P-9 school located in the South Burnett, with easy access to Toowoomba, Kingaroy and the Sunshine Coast.

• Our school offers a supportive and engaging environment focused on excellence in all areas of learning. 
• We value diversity, participation and strong partnerships with families and the community to foster student success and lifelong learning.
• Supporting students through every stage of their education.

The Opportunity

As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will:

• Lead whole-school curriculum planning and implementation across P-9.
• Champion quality teaching and learning programs to support positive outcomes for every student.
• Collaborate as part of the Leadership Team to shape school-wide initiatives.
• Mentor pre-service and beginning teachers, nurturing the next generation of educators.
• Drive meaningful data conversations to celebrate achievements and identify opportunities for growth.
• Build strong professional relationships and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.

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 (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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. 
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. 
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 applicant 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
  
  DSR656252_25E - Role Description (PDF, 325KB)
  Role Description