Head of Department (Curriculum) - Tara Shire State College, Education
Tara Shire State College is seeking applications for an innovative, energetic Head of Department (Curriculum) to join the school leadership team. With a collaborative and forward-thinking staff culture, the College offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate school leader to thrive professionally while making a real impact on student success. This is a unique rural teaching opportunity with the benefits of a peaceful lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of Chinchilla, Dalby, and just 3.5 hours from Brisbane. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About Us:
Tara Shire State College celebrated one hundred years of educating students in the Tara district in 2012. It is one of the few state schools in the Darling Downs that offers a seamless education from Prep to Year 12 in a co-educational setting. There are three key philosophies that underpin our journey - high expectations, early intervention and individual student support.
The school has embraced the ethos of School-wide Positive Behaviour Support and emphasises values with a weekly focus which is taught in every primary, junior secondary and senior secondary classroom. All students benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, instrumental music, agriculture, camps and eisteddfods.
About the Role:
The Head of Department (Curriculum) role will focus on the implementation of the Australian Curriculum Version 9, lead the College improvement agenda in the primary sector as well as build the capacity and capability of Early Career Teachers and lead the reading agenda in conjunction with the high school sector and the College SLP. The successful applicant will lead the P-6 Curriculum in line with school and departmental initiatives, participate in delivering the StateSchools Division agenda, develop the quality of teaching and learning, and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
* Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
* A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.
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