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Head of Department (Curriculum) - Pormpuraaw State School Join to apply for the Head of Department (Curriculum) - Pormpuraaw State School role at Queensland Government Pormpuraaw State School is seeking a Head of Department Curriculum to join the staff in 2026. Our Kindy to Year 6 school is located on the spectacular west coast of Cape York, serving a close community. The school team is committed to delivering highquality educational outcomes for every student while nurturing strong relationships with families. The school offers classes from Kindy to Year 6 for an enrolment of approximately 80 children. Our staff are committed to ensuring that each day, all students receive a highquality education focused on literacy and numeracy. Teaching strategies are informed by research and continually reviewed to meet student needs. Teacher aides assist in classrooms. Pormpuraaw State School is proud of its positive culture. We care about students and their learning and foster a culture of high expectations, inside and outside the classroom. All students at school every day, learning every day All students can achieve high academic results Explicit teaching practices within the school enhance the learning climate and tone Data is used to inform teaching and monitor student learning Differentiation strategies are used to cater for students'' learning needs Living in Pormpuraaw Pormpuraaw has a population of around 700, predominantly Indigenous Australians. Local services include a health clinic, childcare, retail supermarket, guest house and sports facilities. The community is managed primarily by alcohol. Benefits for Living and Working in Remote Community Remote community benefits include travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing. Your Opportunity As Head of Department (Curriculum) you will lead a curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives, participate in delivering the vision of the State Schools Division, develop quality of teaching and learning, and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders. Lead a curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division Develop quality of teaching and learning Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders Your Role Lead relevant curriculum areas or whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. Embed socially just practices in daily school life. Set high standards for student and staff performance. Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development. How to Apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for two referees. Attach a written response (2page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 14 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section. Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the Role Description. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr