WoodLinks State School are seeking applications for a Head of Department (Curriculum) to join their school community on a temporary part-time basis, at 0.20 FTE per fortnight, for a period of 7 months, unless otherwise determined.

This role works within Grades 4-6, working alongside the substantive HOD (C) who works the other 0.8. There is also a HOD (C) for Prep - Grade 3.

Job details

About WoodLinks State School

WoodLinks State School is located between Ipswich and Brisbane, in the suburb of Collingwood Park. 830 students from 46 different countries are enrolled in our school, all contributing much to the rich fabric of our school community. Our families and community members are active partners in the learning of our students, playing an authentic part in classroom activities and by helping each child to redefine their best. We have a broad and far-reaching approach to the social and emotional development of our students, with Positive Engagement for Learning and The Resilience Project both key aspects of this journey. The result is an emotionally intelligent and engaged group of people at all levels - students, community members and staff members - that achieve academic and behavioural results well above the targets set by the Department of Education.

About the Role

The successful applicant will have exceptional communication skills, working with the other HOD(C)s to support our staff members as a united team. This person will also need to be able to be a contributing member to the broader Leadership Team of Principal, 3 Deputy Principals, a Head of Inclusive Practice and a Support Teacher (Literacy and Numeracy).

The main focus of this role will be the extension of our work in Shared Dialogic Reading, but underpinning this will be a clear knowledge and understanding of the Australian Curriculum (Version 9) in English, Maths and Science. We are also using the Building Thinking Classrooms approach to mathematics and other learning areas.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

• MSR636027_25T - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants