About the School
Mudgeeraba Creek State School is located in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland. The school embraces inclusion. The learning setting is student centred and driven by the desire to bring out the best in every child. We are a thoughtful and thinking community of learners with high expectations. To support our students to achieve these high expectations we are well versed in Covey's Habits of Happy Kids which underpins our Leader in Me Framework. The school focuses on the New Art and Science of Teaching pedagogical practices, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning and Age Appropriate Pedagogies. Experienced staff deliver differentiated individualised programs that provide relevant support and academic extension for all students. We strongly encourage open and transparent communication between home and school to further enhance our understanding of each student's individual learning.
About the Role
In your role as the Head of Department - Curriculum, you will have responsibility for the following:
- 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
- Set high standards for student and staff performance
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form productive partnerships with students, staff and the parent community
- Be futures oriented and strategic
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals
For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.
**Interested? To apply**:
- Attach a maximum 2 page resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 1 page A4 response outlining your experience and suitability for the role, referring specifically to the "how you will be assessed" section of the role description.
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.