Are you a passionate curriculum leader who believes every student can learn and thrive when provided with high-quality, engaging and differentiated learning opportunities? Coomera State Special School is seeking a dynamic and relational leader to join our leadership team as Head of Department (Curriculum). This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead curriculum improvement across a rapidly growing Prep to Year 12 special school that is recognised for its innovative practice, strong culture and unwavering commitment to student success. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

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About Us

At Coomera State Special School, our purpose is Shining the Light on Potential. We are driven by our values of Best in Class, Everyone Matters, Kindness Always and Seriously Playful, and are committed to ensuring every student has access to high-quality teaching and learning through the Australian Curriculum.

We opened our amazing facility in February 2022 and are focused on forming strong partnerships with families, staff and the local community, where together we strive to be the best school we can be. It is important to us that everyone who steps through our door is excited to be here with high expectations! This attitude enables us to meet the challenges of student learning in a positive, fun and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As a member of our leadership team, you will work alongside highly skilled educators to:

• Lead curriculum implementation and improvement across a P-12 special school setting.
• Build teacher capability through coaching, collaborative planning and feedback.
• Drive evidence-informed practice through data literacy and analysis.
• Support the implementation of our signature pedagogies: Comprehensive Literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL).
• Contribute to a culture of high expectations, innovation and continuous improvement.

We are looking for leaders who are strategic thinkers, strong relationship builders and passionate advocates for students with disability. Experience leading curriculum implementation, supporting teacher development and driving school improvement initiatives will be highly regarded.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of learning for our students, we encourage you to apply.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a maximum 3-pg resume including contact details for 2 referees (1 referee should have an understanding of your current 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.

• SER707174_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants