Are you are interested in supporting strategic initiatives that contribute to departmental commitments, shaping the future for our children and young people?The Early Childhood, Communications and Regulations division are looking for someone who is dynamic, eager to lead and push the envelope when it comes to achieving results and delivering outcomes for our stakeholders.About The Department Of Education Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.K2 Strategies provide strategic oversight for early years education in state schools, working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‐quality support for state schools, regional offices, and early years providers. Their focus includes Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (CTL), pedagogy, capability building, and governance in State Delivered Kindergarten (Kindy) sites and K-12 educational settings, with a particular emphasis on Kindergarten to Year 2 (K‐2).Your Role As Director K2 Strategies, your role will be to lead a high performing team to deliver significant reforms and initiatives within early childhood and K-2 settings in state schools including Positive transitions, Kindly Learning Progression Tool, quality curriculum teaching and learning and ongoing capability building within the early years in curriculum, early years pedagogy's both within regions and state schools.Responsibilities IncludeDevelop and implement strategies to support smooth transitions for children entering early childhood and K-2 settings.Oversee the implementation and refinement of the Kindly Learning Progression Tool.Drive the development and delivery of high‐quality curriculum teaching and learning tailored to early childhood and K-2 settings.Promote evidence‐based teaching practices and innovative pedagogies to enhance outcomes.Lead initiatives to build the capability of educators and leaders in early years curriculum and pedagogy.Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with complex stakeholders to provide professional development opportunities and support continuous improvement in a range of settings.Instructions to applyAttach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Maximum 2 page response to the key responsibilities above and your demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes aligned to the role.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.Occupational groupManagement#J-18808-Ljbffr