Gladstone Central State School is seeking a Head of Department (Curriculum) to join the team.

The role would suit an experienced educator with strong instructional leadership capability, experience in curriculum and pedagogy, and a commitment to working in a high-performance team environment.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Who We Are:

Gladstone Central State School was established in 1861 as the first school in Gladstone.

Our school now occupies a central position in the city, close to the central business district.

Our school services a wide community comprising the city area, inner residential suburbs and the wider community.

42% of our current enrolments are drawn from outside our school catchment area.

The relatively small student population in comparison to other local schools is often cited by parents as a reason for choosing to enrol their child at our school.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Head of Department - Teaching and Learning will support student achievement through the implementation of impactful curriculum and pedagogical practices across our learning environment. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.
• Be future-oriented and strategic.
• Understand legislation and policies impacting on the school department, students and staff.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and other school resources to achieve goals.
• Manage staff, timetabling, resources and school operations to enable effective teaching, learning and wellbeing practices across classes and supported programs.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Must-Have Skills and Experience:

• Current Queensland teacher registration and eligibility for leadership roles. 
• Demonstrated success in instructional leadership and improving student outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of Science of Reading.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education and differentiation strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capacity to lead change and foster a collaborative team culture. 

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of Science of Learning
• Strong understanding of the Numeracy P-12 informing paper and associated research
• Familiarity with digital tools including AI.
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and wellbeing frameworks.

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-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• 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.