Description:
Applications are invited for a Head of Department - Curriculum at Sandy Strait State School. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, until 27 June 2025, unless otherwise determined.The school is located in the city of Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast in Queensland and are approximately 280 kilometres north of Brisbane. Sandy Strait State School has approximately 700 students and belongs to a cluster of nine schools in the Hervey Bay geographic area.
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 Sandy Strait State School
Located in stunning Hervey Bay, Sandy Strait State School provides first class teaching and learning in a safe and supportive environment to approximately 720 students ranging from Prep to Year 6.
Every day our students 'Strive for Success' by engaging in exciting curriculum activities to meet individual learning needs. Our staff is committed to delivering a consistent and enriching program that develops students skills, knowledge and talents so that they may achieve their ambitions, realise their goals and unique qualities as individuals.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 written statement in response to 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Education & Training
23 Mar 2025;
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