Head Of Department (Curriculum) (Early Years) - North Queensland Region , Education

The North Queensland Early Childhood Education and Care Team is looking for a motivated Head of Department (Early Years) to support ongoing quality improvement in State Delivered Kindergartens across the region. The position will focus on building on the knowledge and capability of school leaders and educators in educational program and practice (across the areas of the National Quality Standards with a stronger focus on Quality Area One) to support learners in kindergarten, including those in composite class settings.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/NQR458216/22T
Closing date 08-Dec-2022
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 23 June 2023 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Sandra Epton
Contact details 0436 663 723
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About the Location:

The North Queensland Region covers schools from Proserpine to Ingham and out west to Mount Isa.

About the Role:

The Head of Department (Early Years) will work with the Senior Advisor (State Delivered Kindergarten) to provide contextualised support to build capability of the school leaders and teaching staff to ensure children attending kindergarten in State Schools have high quality learning experiences.

The successful applicant would be required to travel to rural and remote areas to support schools with State Delivered Kindergartens and should possess an early childhood teaching qualification and demonstrate an understanding of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline and Age Appropriate Pedagogies.

As the Head of Department (Early Years) you will;

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives,
• Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division,
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of the importance of the early years and early childhood learning and development. It would be preferable that the candidate has an early childhood qualification or experience. A focus on on-going improvement and leading others is a key component of the role.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

Interested? To apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• Attach a maximum 1 page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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

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For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Information Package for Applicants

Role Description