Head of Department (Curriculum) - Charleville School of Distance Education

Join the leadership team at Charleville School of Distance Education and play a key role in shaping teaching and learning for students across Queensland. As the Head of Department (Curriculum), you will lead whole-school curriculum implementation, strengthen teachercapability and drive evidence-informed teaching practices across Prep to Year 10.

Working collaboratively within the leadership team, you will lead curriculum planning, moderation, professional learning, data analysis and instructional coaching to improve student outcomes.

This role would suit an experienced educational leader who is passionate about curriculum, literacy, instructional leadership and developing the capability of others. If you enjoy working strategically, building collaborative teams and leading evidence-informed improvement, weencourage you to apply.

About Us:

Charleville School of Distance Education, a Queensland State School offering quality educational services to home based learners from Prep to Year 10 in rural and remote Queensland and beyond.

Our students complete their education through daily use of online resources supplied within the Learning Place, telephone and video conferencing 'on-air' lessons, email and through materials sent via Australia Post. This is enhanced through attendance at Field Events, held each term, when students come together at various locations to meet their classmates and teachers face-to-face.

Charleville School of Distance Education has a vibrant school community despite its members being separated by distance, hence our motto 'Divided by Distance, United by Voice'

About the Role:

This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence whole-school improvement through the implementation of the Australian Curriculum Version 9, explicit reading instruction and evidence-based pedagogical practices. Our current improvement agenda focuses on embedding explicit vocabulary instruction across all learning areas and strengthening student engagement through high-quality practising within online learning environments.

Charleville School of Distance Education offers a unique and rewarding context. You will work alongside passionate educators who value collaboration,



innovation and continuous improvement while supporting students and families across a large geographic region.

Our strong professional learning culture provides opportunities to lead change, build teacher expertise and make a lasting impact on student achievement.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Provide strategic leadership by developing and implementing a shared vision for the curriculum area or whole-school program that promotes excellence, innovation, and high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement by embedding inclusive and socially just practices, setting high standards for student and staff performance, and promoting ongoing professional learning.
- Build collaborative partnerships by working effectively with students, parents, staff, government agencies, and community organisations to enhance educational opportunities and student success.
- Ensure effective governance and future-focused planning by applying relevant legislation, policies, and strategic planning processes to support sustainable school improvement.
- Lead the effective management of resources by overseeing human, financial, curriculum, and physical resources to achieve departmental or whole-school priorities and maximise student outcomes.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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.

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Department of Education and Training Queensland

We deliver world-class education and training services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through three key portfolios – Early Childhood, Education, and Training – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economy.

With over 80,000 employees across Queensland we offer a diverse range of teaching and non-teaching career and employment opportunities. 95% of our employees work in our extensive network of state schools located in Queensland's rural, remote, regional and metropolitan communities.

This includes school leaders, teachers, non-teaching professionals and a range of school support and administration staff.

We are an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Department of Education and Training Queensland

We deliver world-class education and training services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and career development. Through three key portfolios – Early Childhood, Education, and Training – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economy.

With over 80,000 employees across Queensland we offer a diverse range of teaching and non-teaching career and employment opportunities. 95% of our employees work in our extensive network of state schools located in Queensland's rural, remote, regional and metropolitan communities.

This includes school leaders, teachers, non-teaching professionals and a range of school support and administration staff.

We are an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

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