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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
This position will be based in Mount Isa and the successful candidate will be required to travel between the three locations spending at least a week at each location using a department vehicle. Burketown and Camooweal are located in North West Queensland.
Subsidised teacher housing will be available in Mount Isa with alternate accommodation provided whilst providing face-to-face support in the two schools.
Both schools are small and use the P-6 curriculum model to cater for multi-year level classes. At present both schools offer a K-2 class and a 3-6 class. Both schools are Partnership Initiative schools and as such are required to work closely with the local community to improve student learning and well-being.
Living and working in remote north west of Queensland, you will have access to the benefits the Department offers for temporary teachers and staff employed in rural and remote locations. These benefits include travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing.
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• 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.
• Facilitate professional development and ensure alignment with educational standards and student needs.
• Promote socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.
• Be future-oriented and strategic.
• Understand policies and legislation affecting the school department.
• Manage department resources to achieve goals.

About You:

• Strong communicator
• Knowledge of kindergarten guidelines

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (1-page maximum) to 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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