Head of Department (Curriculum) - Coolum State School

Queensland Department of Education; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking an experienced Head of Department (Curriculum) for Coolum State School, Queensland. The role focuses on strategic curriculum leadership, development, and delivery to improve teaching and learning outcomes across the school.

The position requires strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with a commitment to ensuring high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for all students.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across curriculum areas and whole-school programs, developing and implementing a shared educational vision that promotes high-quality teaching and improved outcomes for all students.
• Lead a culture of high expectations, accountability and continuous improvement by establishing clear standards for student achievement and staff performance, while promoting innovative and evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Embed socially just, inclusive and equitable practices into everyday school operations, ensuring all students have access to meaningful learning opportunities and the support required to succeed.
• Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with students, parents, staff, government agencies and community organisations to strengthen educational outcomes, engagement and whole-school improvement.
• Demonstrate future-focused leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies and effectively managing human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve departmental and school priorities.

Job description

Head of Department (Curriculum) - Coolum State School

Queensland Department of Education – North Coast QLD

We are seeking an experienced, innovative and highly motivated Head of Department (Curriculum) to provide strategic leadership and drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum delivery across our school. As Head of Department (Curriculum), you will lead curriculumdevelopment, implementation and review, ensuring alignment with relevant curriculum frameworks, assessment requirements and whole-school improvement priorities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication and organisational skills, a deepunderstanding of contemporary curriculum and pedagogical practices, and a strong commitment to ensuring every student has access to high-quality teaching and learning opportunities. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 26 February 2027,unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Our school is located at Coolum Beach, a growing coastal community with long stretches of sandy surf beaches, approximately a 120 km drive north of Brisbane.
Coolum is a school staffed with energetic, caring and qualified adults who encourage and support all of our students.
Coolum State School provides families with a high quality, public education. We focus on our students with energy, passion and commitment in providing them with the best possible opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across curriculum areas and whole-school programs, developing and implementing a shared educational vision that promotes high-quality teaching, learning and improved outcomes for all students.
• Lead a culture of high expectations, accountability and continuous improvement by establishing clear standards for student achievement and staff performance, while promoting innovative and evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Embed socially just, inclusive and equitable practices into everyday school operations, ensuring all students have access to meaningful learning opportunities and the support required to succeed.
• Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with students, parents, staff, government agencies and community organisations to strengthen educational outcomes, engagement and whole-school improvement.
• Demonstrate future-focused leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies and effectively managing human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve departmental and school priorities.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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.