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Who We Are:
Cunnamulla P-12 State School, as a rural and remote campus in southwest Queensland.
Our school has the unique opportunity to influence the educational journey of a student from Prep through to Year 12. In Kunja language, Cunnamulla means 'long stretch of water' or 'big waterhole'.
Located on the Warrego River, surrounded by the rich natural lands of the Kunja people, we offer contextualised learning experiences to our students.
Our focus is to create a nurturing school culture and build strong caring relationships with students, families, staff and the wider community while prioritising that every child is known, valued and celebrated.
Our priority areas include engagement, reading, and successful transitions.
Our values, respectful, responsible, learning and safe, guide a strong commitment to improving student outcomes and prepare every student for their future with meaningful pathways.
About the Role:
As Head of Department, you will lead the curriculum focus in alignment with school and departmental initiatives, contribute to delivering the vision of the Early Childhood and State Schools Division, enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and foster positive relationships among students, teachers, and stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities:
Leading a Whole School Approach to Reading aligned with the Department's commitment to teach reading consistently using an evidence-informed approach
Collaboratively develop and enact processes to embed and quality assure the three levels of planning and assessment across P-10
Support staff through coaching and capability building
Create an Inclusive School Culture
Embed socially just practices in daily school life
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 2-pg response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.
Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.