We are seeking a Head of Department (Curriculum) to lead curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment across the school, strengthening teaching quality and fostering positive relationships to improve outcomes for all students.

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Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Northview State School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school committed to high-quality teaching and learning.

The school fosters a supportive and engaging environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best academically, socially, and emotionally.

With a strong focus on community partnerships, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement, Northview State School works closely with families to support positive outcomes for every learner.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The HODC leads curriculum implementation and whole‑school programs, ensuring alignment with school and departmental initiatives and maintaining a strong focus on equitable, high‑quality learning for all students.

The role requires active participation in leadership, professional learning, and strategic planning to support ongoing improvement.

They build teacher capability through developing pedagogy, supporting high performance, and modelling socially just practices, while also fostering partnerships with staff, students, families, and community groups.

The role focuses on enabling every student to access appropriate curriculum and differentiated instruction while strengthening collaborative planning, moderation, and shared teacher efficacy to improve whole‑school outcomes.

Key priorities include:

Leading the improvement of teaching practices across the school through modelling, coaching and structured capability development, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality implementation of the Australian Curriculum and assessment frameworks. 

The Perfect Fit:

To perform effectively, the HODC must demonstrate strong instructional expertise, including deep curriculum knowledge and the ability to lead high‑quality teaching and learning.

• Articulating a shared educational vision, setting high expectations, implementing equitable practices, and collaborating confidently with stakeholders.
• Understanding departmental policies and maintaining professional conduct are fundamental to meeting the role's responsibilities.
• Highly beneficial capabilities include experience in coaching teachers through observation and feedback, leading collaborative planning, supporting assessment design and moderation, and using data to drive improvement.
• Flexibility to adapt to local contexts, respond to teacher capability needs, and differentiate support—particularly as emphasised in QASSP guidance—further enhances the effectiveness of the role.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR683988_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description