Head of Department - Curriculum - Longreach School of Distance EducationEducation (Organisation site: http://qed.qld.gov.au/)Central Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools DivisionWe invite applications for the role of LSODE Secondary Head of Department (Curriculum) for Year 7-10.This is a temporary full-time position starting in January 2025 and ending December 2025.The LSODE Head of Department Curriculum will be working with 2 other Heads of Department based at Charleville SDE and Mount Isa School of the Air.The focus of this position will be threefold: Curriculum, Engagement, and Pedagogy.Ability to work in a team and have excellent communication skills is essential, as you will be working across the Secondary 7-10 space across three schools in the Western Alliance.Experience in the Distance Education environment would be advantageous as you would understand the intricacies of the role.Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type: Full-timeOccupational group: Education & TrainingClassification: Stream 2 /HO1Workplace Location: Central West QldJob ad reference: QLD/CQR603740/24TClosing date: 26-Nov-2024Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50Job duration: From 23 January 2025 until 05 December 2025The 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.About Longreach School of Distance EducationAt the Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) we believe that 'Effort Conquers Distance'.The Longreach School of Distance Education is committed to providing every child with a balanced education in a supportive environment.Our goal is to maximise the educational outcomes for every student through providing a range of curricular and extra-curricular activities.About the RoleYou will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed 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.Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.A mandatory requirement of this role is:Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland.Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au or on toll-free 1300 720 944.Interested?To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).Attach a 2-page written statement in response 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). DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)CQR603740_24T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB) #J-18808-Ljbffr