Description:
Griffin State School are seeking a temporary full time Head of Department (Curriculum) until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.The successful applicant will provide and support ongoing content-focused professional learning coupled with content- specific in class coaching and feedback.
As a lead learner, you will need to have a strong relational capability to quickly develop positive relationships between students, staff and the wider school community. You will have well developed strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to our school improvement agenda.
About Griffin State School
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, foundation Principal Mrs Vicki Baker 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.
I have joined the Griffin community as the second Principal of Griffin State School in 2024 and consider myself extremely lucky to be given the opportunity to lead such a connected, caring community.
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.
About The Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- 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.
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.
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).
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Occupational group Education & Training
19 Mar 2025;
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