Kowanyama State School is seeking applications for a dedicated Head of Department - Junior Secondary.

This is a temporary full-time position commencing Term 3 until the end of 2025, with possible extension.

Kowanyama is situated on the western side of Cape York Peninsula. Bound to the west by the Gulf of Carpentaria and on the banks of Magnificent Creek, the community is home to approximately 1200 people.

Job details

About the School

Kowanyama State School is a Kindy - Year 10 remote indigenous community school on the Gulf of Carpentaria in Far North Queensland with an enrolment of approximately 220 students and is situated approx. 600km North West of Cairns. At Kowanyama State School, we strive every day to uphold our school values: respect learning, respect community and respect culture. Our students are active and enthusiastic EALD learners.

About living in Kowanyama

Working in the small remote town of Kowanyama, you will be accommodated in Departmental housing and be eligible for the department benefits for teachers employed in rural and remote locations.

About the Opportunity

As the Head of Department - Junior Secondary (Curriculum) you will:

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives for students in years 7 - 10.
• Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division for students in years 7 - 10.
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning for teachers and students in years 7 - 10.
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department (Curriculum) is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

About the Role

You will have responsibilities for leading activities and delivering tasks as follows (but is 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.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

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

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-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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR638593_25T - Role Description (PDF, 388KB)
  Role Description