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

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team at Griffin State School as a temporary Head of Department (Curriculum) commencing 15 April 2024 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Moreton Bay - South
Job ad reference QLD/MNR547019/24T
Closing date 07-Mar-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Vicki Baker
Contact details 07 3490 3777
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About Us:
Griffin State School opened in 2016 with 260 students. Our school vision is ‘Anchored in Excellence' and throughout the intensive establishment phase in the latter half of 2015 I worked closely with the community to bring this vision to fruition and create a school that would be the pride of the emerging suburb of Griffin.
Students at Griffin are privileged to be educated in a modern facility ensuring they have what they need to be successful 21st Century learners. Our staff are our greatest asset and as a team we've set high expectations for ourselves as educators and we work with conviction to achieve them. Staff focus relentlessly on achieving the very best for every student through the adoption of personalised, innovative and proven teaching strategies.
As principal my approach is highly personal and interactive. Knowing the students, their families and the staff and building highly effective teams that work collaboratively to ensure each child is given every opportunity to succeed, is at the heart of my work.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but 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.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.

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

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg 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.
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