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Head of Department - Curriculum - Lockyer District State High School
Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and flexible educator to join the Lockyer District State High School leadership team.
In this role as a Head of Department Curriculum, you will lead the Head of Year portfolio, playing a role in cohort specific initiatives in line with school and departmental agendas as directed by the Principal.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DSR704728/26T |
| Closing date | 08-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Belinda Walker |
| Contact details | 07 5466 2333 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
About us:
Lockyer District State HIgh School is a school of around 1000 students, located at Gatton in the picturesque Lockyer Valley.
Every day, in every classroom, we are supporting all students to become enterprising, resilient, creative, adaptable, confident individuals.
To achieve this vision, we provide students with access to a broad range of quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. You will play a vital role in developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
The successful applicant will, as HOD Curriculum, be responsible for leading:
- Leadership of two year levels to design curriculum and cross curricula learning experiences that meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum V9 (General Capabilities) within the school's Belong, Believe, Achieve Program.
- Oversight of the organisation and management of cohort development days, year level multi-tiered systems of support and behaviour management, year level assemblies and transition programs.
- Lead Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour for Learning supports and programs
- Capability building of teachers and faculty staff
- Operationalisation of the Faculty Improvement Plan and manage the faculty budget
- Contributing to school events
Please view the role decription for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply:
- 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 will 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
DSR704728_26T Role Description (PDF, 273KB)
Role Description
