Head Of Department (Curriculum) - Eidsvold State School , Education

Eidsvold (K-12) State School are seeking applications for a Head of Department (Curriculum) to join their rural school community on a full-time temporary basis, until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
The school has a strong focus on student-centred education and celebrates its First Nations language and culture. With approximately 120 students across K-12, our school has a family feel where students and staff are cared for and valued individually. Eidsvold is located about 430 kilometres northwest of Brisbane and a 2 hour drive to Bundaberg. Eidsvold State School is an important educational institution in the town, serving the local community and surrounding rural areas.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR546471/24T
Closing date 05-Mar-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Until 13 Dec 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Ange Graham
Contact details (07) 4165 7333
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About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Edisvold State School
With a large proportion of young staff, we encourage our team to become part of our wider community and also offer subsidised sole-tenancy teacher housing for the successful applicant.
Your Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students, in preparation for the implementation of version nine of the Australian Curriculum (AC V9) in 2025.
• Form trusting relationships with staff to build capacity in the team through a collegial coaching cycle.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Work alongside the Deputy Principal and HOSES to update policy and curriculum resources across the whole school program, and work with teaching staff in preparation for the implementation of AC V9.

About You
Must have:

• A thorough working knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and demonstrated ability to deliver this in the classroom;
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to forge trusting relationships;
• Willingness to work as a team and become part of a rural community;
• Positivity and a can-do attitude.

Also highly regarded:

• Experience in BOTH the primary multi-age and secondary settings;
• Demonstrated cultural capability and experience working with first nations students and their families;
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, Positive Behaviour for Learning and student-centred learning;
• Innovation and creativity in the delivery of engaging learning experiences;
• Previous experience in the development of a whole school curriculum plan.

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

• Applicants are requested to provide a CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details of 2 references (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
• Along with a 2 page response to the below selection criteria:
• Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
• Capacity to use analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.
• Capacity for leading and managing change within the school environment and school community.
• Demonstrated support for and the capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values.

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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
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.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants