The Granite Belt Cluster of Schools is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative, and enthusiastic curriculum leader to support a group of small schools in implementing the Australian Curriculum with integrity.
You will work across the cluster as the Head of Department (Curriculum) on a temporary full-time basis until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the Department 

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 the School and Cluster

The host school for this cluster is Severnlea State School. The other schools in the cluster are Wallangarra State School, Ballandean State School, Glen Aplin State School, Pozieres State School, Greenlands State School, Broadwater State School, The Summit State School, Amiens State School, Thulimbah State School, and Dalveen State School.The position accommodates various implementation methods, including virtual support for schools, travelling to schools at different times, or a combination of both. These approaches will depend on the geographical features of the cluster, the needs of the schools, and the flexibility of the successful applicant.

About the Role 

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

• 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 the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR637721_25T - Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description