Are you ready for your next leadership opportunity? Mansfield State School is seeking a Head of Department (Curriculum) for a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and passionate educator to contribute to whole-school instructional leadership, strengthen curriculum and pedagogical practice, and support improved learning outcomes for every student.

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Who We Are?

Mansfield State School is a welcoming, high-performing and inclusive learning community where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. Established in 1970, our school has a proud history and is held in high regard by our staff, students and wider community.

Our dedicated staff are committed to delivering a high-quality, structured curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum, while responding to the diverse learning needs of our students. We value strong relationships, shared responsibility and a culture of belonging, where high expectations are held for every learner.

Our Annual Implementation Plan is focused on improving student outcomes in English and Mathematics, with a particular emphasis on refining the teaching of reading through the curriculum, within a Structured Literacy model, strengthening the impact of evidence-informed classroom practice.

The Opportunity

As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will play an important role in leading and supporting the implementation of our whole-school curriculum, pedagogy and assessment priorities.

Working closely with the principal, leadership team and teaching staff, you will help translate our improvement agenda into meaningful classroom practice and build the collective capability of our teachers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Curriculum leadership: Lead and support the planning, implementation and monitoring of a consistent, high-quality curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum and departmental priorities, with emphasis on Reading through the Curriculum.
• Instructional leadership: Lead and support the consistent implementation of evidence-informed pedagogical practices, including explicit instruction and TLaC techniques, to strengthen teaching and learning across the school.
• Building teacher capability: Strengthen staff expertise through coaching, collaboration, professional learning and opportunities for teachers to reflect on and refine their practice.
• Data-informed decision making: Lead and support the purposeful use of student learning data to identify learning needs, inform differentiated teaching, monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of instructional practices.
• Assessment and moderation: Strengthen consistency in assessment and moderation practices, to support reliable judgements and responsive teaching.

The Person We Are Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reflective educational leader who is passionate about improving the quality of teaching and learning and has the interpersonal skills to bring people along on the improvement journey.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong teaching expertise and a comprehensive understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, with the capacity to lead improvement in student learning outcomes.
• The ability to build positive, productive relationships and develop trust, credibility and shared commitment among colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills and the capacity to use student achievement data to identify priorities, monitor progress and inform teaching practice.

Importantly, we are looking for someone who understands that effective curriculum leadership is about more than processes and programs. It is about building teacher confidence and capability, creating clarity and consistency, and keeping the learning and wellbeing of students at the centre of every decision.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page written statement in response to 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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR707458_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description