We are seeking an outstanding Head of Department - Curriculum (locally referred to as Head of Department Contemporary Teaching & Learning) to shape a future-focussed learning culture where academic excellence, innovation and inquiry thrive under the International Baccalaureate Program.

This is a rare opportunity for a visionary curriculum leader to influence whole-school pedagogical practice, empower high-performing educators and drive strategic vision within a dynamic and intellectually rigorous environment.

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:

Queensland Academy for Health Sciences is a vibrant community of highly capable and motivated students who embrace challenge and demonstrate a genuine passion for research and learning.

At Queensland Academy for Health Sciences, learners in Years 10 to 12 are inspired to think deeply, act ethically and lead confidently in a globally connected world.

Through the International Baccalaureate philosophy and a commitment to a rigorous, differentiated and data-informed curriculum, the Academy cultivates curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, empowering students to pursue transformative opportunities at both local and global levels.

About the Role

As the Head of Department Contemporary Teaching & Learning you will play an integral role in curriculum leadership and developing the quality of teaching and learning by nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

• You will strategically seek and implement activities and opportunities for staff and students to engage in identified needs noted through your implementation of the cycles of Collegial Engagement, linking these to the school's Annual Implementation Plan to foster collaborative professional learning.
• You will provide leadership and shape the delivery of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) through your active development and support for the TOK Coordinator position and line manage the Language & Literature and Music educators to ensure academic data is maintained, analysed and shared to enhance achievement of our school priority goals.
• Your opportunity will also include mentoring and line management of the Learning Management System (MyQA) Coordinator to drive innovations in MyQA to support the International Baccalaureate principles of academic integrity in an evolving technological landscape.
• You will chair the Gifted and Talented Highly Capable Committee, review the Gifted and Talented Highly Capable Action Plan annually and coordinate the implementation and intent of the Plan across our school community.

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

The Ideal Applicant

• You will have demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide excellent curriculum leadership within a high-performing International Baccalaureate State Secondary School committed to academic distinction and globally focussed learning.
• You will possess demonstrated strong interpersonal skills grounded in a strengths approach to nurture productive relationships within and beyond the QAHS community through data-evidenced contributions to the strategic vision of the school.

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
  
  SER690882_26P Role Description (PDF, 292KB)
  Role Description