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Head of Department (Curriculum) - Mornington Island State School, Wellesley Isla


Company : Queensland Government


Location : Cloncurry, Queensland


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


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Head of Department (Curriculum) - Mornington Island State School, Wellesley IslandsJoin to apply for the Head of Department (Curriculum) - Mornington Island State School, Wellesley Islands role at Queensland GovernmentHead of Department (Curriculum) - Mornington Island State School, Wellesley Islands1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Head of Department (Curriculum) - Mornington Island State School, Wellesley Islands role at Queensland GovernmentAre you a driven leader who is dedicated to improving teacher practice and student outcomes?We''re a K-10 School of 220 students situated on Lardil Country within a Community of Islands in the Gulf of Carpentaria, far North West Queensland.We are looking for a Head of Department (Curriculum) who can lead a small team of dedicated teachers to get the best out of themselves and their students. This role is offered on a full-time temporary basis, until the 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.About Mornington Island State SchoolKuba waga kilmu- Hello everybody! Mornington Island State School is a Kindy - Year 10 campus located in the town of Gununa, which is within the Wellesley Island Group of the Gulf of Carpentaria.Our community works together - with and for each other - to provide a meaningful, relevant education to all of our students. We hold the understanding that education is the key that unlocks our futures. The vision we share for our children is underpinned by the values of Courage, Choice and Challenge, which are inspired by the turtle. The turtle shows courage in making choices and overcoming challenges throughout its life, but never forgets where it comes from. Thaldi bana merri - Come and learn!About The RoleSome of the responsibilities of this role include:Lead implementation of the Australian Curriculum with fidelity in classrooms across P-10 through enabling accountable moderation processes, including ensuring alignment in 3 levels of planning.Support implementation of the QKLG in Kindergarten, and help uphold relevant aspects of the National Quality Standard, to enable students have the best start at schoolBuild teacher capability by facilitating professional learning teams to unpack student work at the table and discuss next steps in student learningFacilitate relevant academic assessments, including NAPLAN, A-E assessment and reporting and other assessments in alignment with the the K-12 CARF and the School''s Data PlanDrive the school''s participation in the Reading Commitment, including sustaining and building high yield routines and pedagogies in classrooms aligned with The Simple View of Reading, to improve student reading outcomes.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How To ApplyPlease attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 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. 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