About this job
About the Department
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 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 the School
At our school we endeavour to provide a pleasant, encouraging and positive learning environment which will assist in the development to the fullest of the capabilities of each individual child, whilst also developing in each a recognition of the needs and rights of others, and the need for self-discipline.
About the Role
The successful applicant will require a thorough understanding of the Australian Curriculum and the effective use of data to inform teaching and learning.
As the Head of Department - Curriculum, you will have responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Lead the whole of school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educations vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
Lead the effective and consistent implementation of high-yield reading pedagogies across the school, inclusive of, but not limited to, coaching, modelling, co-teaching, observing practice and providing feedback and support.
Build the capacity of all educators in the effective, inclusive and robust delivery of the Australian Curriculum to improve learning outcomes for all students.
Engage staff in intentional collaboration around the rigorous delivery and implementation of the Australian Curriculum V9.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) to the below questions:
- Capacity to lead and collaboratively develop curriculum plans that align with Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum.
- Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage interpersonal relationships and establish productive partnerships to support teachers with the following:
- Embedding high impact teaching strategies and research based pedagogical practices.
- Building teachers understanding of curriculum and aligning this to student need based off data trends.
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).
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