Head of Department (Curriculum) - Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy,...
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The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy at Hope Vale Campus is seeking a Head of Department (Curriculum) to join the team. In this role, you will lead the curriculum focus in alignment with Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy initiatives and contribute to delivering the vision of the Department ofEducation. You will play a key role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning while fostering strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and the wider community.
Apply now to help shape a meaningful and impactful educational journey.
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About the Department
The 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 School
The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is a partnership between the Queensland Department of Education and Good to Great Schools Australia (GGSA), delivering a Direct Instruction and explicit teaching model that provides a structured and evidence-based approach to ensure high-quality learning outcomes for all students. The academy's vision is for students to achieve their full potential, talent, and creativity, while gaining the confidence and capacity for hard work that allows them to navigate between two worlds and enjoy the best of both. The education model focuses on the child with the belief that successful outcomes are achievable for every student, emphasising two priority areas: effective teaching through quality programs, supported by professional learning and continuous school improvement, and the social and emotional wellbeing of students via the evidence-based Every Child is Special program, which fosters strong family and community engagement.
About The Role
As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will have access to the Mastery Teaching Pathway (MTP), a unique professional learning platform that strengthens your leadership and instructional practice. As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will engage in certified school improvement training and coaching aligned with the AITSL leadership and teaching standards, enhancing your ability to drive meaningful change. As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will develop and apply high-impact teaching and coaching strategies across any pedagogy, curriculum, or educational program in Australian classrooms. As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will work under the direction of the Head of Campus or CYAAA Principal, playing a key role in improving teaching quality and lifting student outcomes.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Department (Curriculum), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach 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 Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
* Attach a copy 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.
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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
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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 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.
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