Description:
Burpengary State School are looking for a passionate curriculum leader with experience, knowledge and understanding of the teaching of the Australian Curriculum version 9 English, specifically teaching of reading and mathematics.
This role is offered as a temporary full-time as Head of Department (Curriculum), for a period of 6 months unless otherwise determined.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is 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 with 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 Burpengary State School
We are a large Prep to Year 6 co-educational state school situated in the locality of Burpengary. Burpengary is an urban growth corridor in the local authority of Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Our strengths lie in the fields of academic achievement, sporting pursuits and the performing arts. We provide our students with a safe supportive environment in which they can fulfil their potential. At Burpengary State School we ensure students are at the centre of everything we do. We are united by our positive school culture which is underpinned by our five building blocks for success - Excellence, Respect, Resilience, Integrity and Cooperation.
Inviting classrooms, huge ovals, multiple playgrounds, multi-media rooms, science labs, a well-resourced library and a large hall provide our students with the best possible facilities and enhance students' learning experiences and opportunities.
Our school staff work closely with the community to ensure we achieve the best for our students. It's easy to see why Burpengary is the place to be.
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.
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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )