We invite applications for the role of LSODE Secondary Head of Department (Curriculum) for Year 7-10. This is a temporary full time position starting in January 2025 and ending December 2025.

The LSODE Head of Department Curriculum will be working with 2 other Heads of Department based at Charleville SDE and Mount Isa School of the Air. The focus of this position will be threefold: Curriculum, Engagement and Pedagogy. Ability to work in a team and have excellent communication skills is essential, as you will be working across the Secondary 7-10 space across three schools in the Western Alliance.

Experience in the Distance Education environment would be advantageous as you would understand the intricacies of the role.

Job details

About the Department of Education

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 Longreach School of Distance Education

At the Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) we believe that 'Effort Conquers Distance'. The Longreach School of Distance Education is committed to providing every child with a balanced education in a supportive environment. Our goal is to maximise the educational outcomes for every student through providing a range of curricular and extra curricular activities. Our staff are committed to achieving this goal for every student. Our aim is to overcome the challenges created by distance in order to educate our children to reach their full potential.

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Lead the school department 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.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au or on toll free 1300 720 944.

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 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. 

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.

• Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR603740_24T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description