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Capella State School has an expression of interest for a Head of Department (Curriculum) to join the team.This role ensures that all children have access to a quality kindergarten program in the year before school, in selected discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or other selected communities where there have been barriers to accessing kindergarten.The role is for a period of 2 weeks, unless otherwise determined.This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.About The DepartmentThe 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 The SchoolCapella State School is a coeducational rural school offering Prep to Year 7, with a strong focus on individualised learning, community involvement, and student wellbeing. Located in the township of Capella, the school blends modern and traditional facilities in a well-shaded environment and provides students with access to digital technologies, specialist subjects, and a broad range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. With strong programs in sport, music, and student leadership, the school fosters a positive learning culture supported by dedicated staff and engaged families.Your OpportunityAs The Head Of Department (Curriculum), You WillLead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiativesParticipate in delivering the vision of State Schools DivisionDevelop the quality of teaching and learningNurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.The Head of Department (Curriculum) is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.Your ResponsibilitiesAs the Head of Department (Curriculum), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Facilitate data-informed conversations with school leaders and teaching staff to review data and other forms of evidence in order to effectively identify kindergarten curriculum priority areas, specifically within National Quality Standard (NQS) Quality Area 1 - Educational Program and Practice.Support other state schools in embedding identified kindergarten curriculum priority areas into school performance planning documents, and provide mentorship and model teaching practices where appropriate and required to support the delivery of a quality kindergarten program.Support state school leaders and teaching staff, including the development and delivery of induction programs, to identify and utilise quality-assured central office resources and professional learning.Partner with colleagues, including Senior Advisors, to facilitate local collaboration and support other state schools with programs to implement the curriculum equitably across regions.Work with regional staff, including school supervisors, to monitor the implementation and continuous improvement of kindergarten curriculum priority areas throughout the year.This position can be undertaken within the Central Queensland region and may be based in Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay, or Emerald; travel is required for this role.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.Interested? To ApplyAttach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing the how you will be assessed section of the attached role description.Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description OR; Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role descriptionWe welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.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 #J-18808-Ljbffr