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
Nirimba State Primary school is a 1-to-1 iPad school for Years 1 - 6 and we are proud to be a STEAM school using age-appropriate pedagogies. Nirimba State Primary School is located in the suburb of Nirimba and is part of the Caloundra electorate of the Sunshine Coast and provides a high-quality educational service to students and families of Nirimba and surrounding suburbs.
About the Role
The Head of Department - Curriculum must be highly proficient in the use of technology and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge, and practical use, of digital pedagogies. Our school is currently implementing version 9 Mathematics and Japanese of the Australian Curriculum and preparing for version 9 English implementation in 2025. The Head of Department (Curriculum) is a member of the management team and is supported by the Principal, Deputy Principal, Guidance Officer, Head of Student Services and Head of Inclusion.
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 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).
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