Are you an experienced educational leader passionate about strengthening curriculum, teaching and learning? As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will play a key role in leading curriculum priorities, supporting high-quality teaching practice and contributing to a shared vision for positive student outcomes.

Working collaboratively with staff, students and the wider school community, you will help foster a culture of high expectations, professional growth, inclusion and continuous improvement.

If you are ready to lead meaningful curriculum initiatives and contribute to whole-school improvement, we encourage you to apply. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis from 21 January 2027 until 30 April 2027 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About us:

At Maroochydore State School, we are committed to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their very best. We believe that high expectations, strong relationships and a consistent, high-quality curriculum are key to student success. Our focus is on creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Your opportunity:

As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will provide leadership across relevant curriculum areas or whole-school programs, working with staff and the wider school community to develop, articulate and deliver a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.

You will lead curriculum priorities aligned with school and departmental directions, support the ongoing development of teaching and learning practices, and set high standards for student and staff performance. You will promote lifelong learning and professional development, encouraging staff to continually strengthen their practice and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

A key focus of the role will be embedding inclusive and socially just practices in daily school life, supporting an environment where all students are valued, engaged and provided with opportunities to achieve.

You will also build and maintain effective partnerships with students, parents, colleagues, government agencies and community groups. Through these relationships, you will strengthen collaboration, support student engagement and contribute to positive outcomes across the school community.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to curriculum leadership, staff development and school improvement while helping shape a positive and inclusive learning environment for students and staff. Please see the attached Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' or 'Competencies' 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.

• NCR705216_26T - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants