Lead curriculum, literacy and instructional improvement in a permanent Head of Department (Curriculum) role across our primary school and adjoining P-6 special school.

A key focus will be leading the reading improvement agenda across both settings, strengthening curriculum implementation and supporting high-quality teaching across all year levels.

About us:

Woogaroo Creek State School, incorporating Woogaroo Creek State Special School (a P-6 special school), provides a unique education context built around a one school, one vision, shared success approach.

The adjoining Woogaroo Creek State Special School will begin its foundation year in 2027.

The school's motto and vision, REACH, is at the centre of all we do. Diversity is celebrated, alongside the values of respect, responsibility and resilience.

Your opportunity:

Located in Augustine Heights in the Ipswich region, around 30 km south-west of Brisbane CBD, Woogaroo Creek State School is entering an key recent phase.

In this permanent leadership opportunity, you will lead curriculum development, teaching excellence and student achievement, build staff capability and strengthen evidence-informed teaching and learning.

Working closely with the Principal,



Heads of Primary and Special School campuses and the school community, you will lead:
Curriculum planning, moderation, skilled learning, data analysis and instructional coaching.
Staff capability to implement differentiated learning and evidence-informed teaching practices.
Curriculum implementation and improvement aligned with school priorities.
Effective management of departmental resources.
Positive relationships with students, staff, families and community partners.

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.
Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

📌 Head Of Department Curriculum Woogaroo Creek State School Augustine Heights
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Augustine Heights