We are seeking a strategic, collaborative and highly motivated educational leader to join our school as Head of Department (Curriculum). The successful applicant will provide leadership and direction in curriculum planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation to enhance the quality of teaching and learning and improve student outcomes across the school. As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, build productive partnerships with staff, students, families and the wider community, and contribute to a shared vision of excellence in teaching, learning and student achievement. This is a permanent full-time position available from November 2026.

Job details

About Us

Calamvale Special School provides a student-centred approach for students from Prep to Year 12. Students are grouped into sectors; Early Years, Middle Years, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary. Each sector group is unique in the curricular and extra-curricular offerings that create a sequenced approach in developing highly personalised learning experiences. We value student, family and stakeholder voice in our teaching and learning. We partner with families to collaboratively create the conditions for each learner's success. We hold an unwavering commitment to placing the students firmly at the centre of everything we do and building our staff capability required to do this.

Valuing our teacher's expertise and judgement as educational professionals and knowing no one size fits all under the lens of a Universal Design for Learning, teachers plan for curriculum and personalised learning starting with individual goals. Understanding that student engagement, relationships and communication improves learning outcomes we provide opportunities to; Engage, Relate, Communicate.

About the Role

As Head of Department (Curriculum) your role would support classroom staff to build their capability to plan for and provide learning experiences aligned to individual student goals.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership across curriculum areas or whole-school programs, establishing a shared educational vision focused on high-quality teaching, learning and improved student outcomes.
• Promote inclusive, equitable and socially just practices while maintaining high expectations for student achievement, staff performance and professional standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through lifelong learning, professional development, reflective practice and the implementation of innovative, future-focused educational strategies.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with students, parents, staff, government agencies and community organisations to enhance student learning, wellbeing and school engagement.
• Effectively manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve strategic goals, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to students and staff.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and

• A 2-page 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. 

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.

• MSR704406_26P - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants