Garbutt State School is seeking a Head of Department- Curriculum (identified) to join the team.

As a Partnership Initiative school, the role of the Head of Department - Culture and Connection at Garbutt State School is to strengthen culturally responsive partnerships and practices that connect school, families, and community to improve engagement, belonging, and continuity of learning for all students.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

Garbutt State School was officially opened in 1932 in the suburb of Garbutt, close to the Townsville Airport and the RAAF base and historically has had close connections to the Australian Defence Force Families who lived in the suburb. 

Our school logo consists of a fighter jet and the original school motto was 'We Aim High'. Our sports houses are Mirage, Sabre and Phantom, named after fighter jets. 

The school motto was modernised and we now include 'Smart and Strong' along with "We Aim High".  

The students who now attend our school, come from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Our school has a strong commitment to reconciliation and the promotion of culture and inclusion within our school community. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the HOD CC at Garbutt State School your role will include:

• Co-design and implement culturally responsive teaching and learning strategies that reflect the local community context, evidenced across the three levels of planning, pedagogical practices, and classroom artefacts.
• Co-design and implement a Parent and Community Voice Group to foster authentic engagement in school decision-making and build strong partnerships that support teaching, learning, and wellbeing priorities.
• Strengthen collaborative transition processes with early years providers and feeder high schools to support continuity of learning through visits, family engagement, and enrolment support.
• Establish effective sustainable systems for prioritising and monitoring our most at risk and vulnerable students.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 written statement in response to 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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR690582_26T - Role Description (PDF, 314KB)
  Role Description