Head of Department (Curriculum) - Eagleby South State School

Queensland Department of Education; Logan City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Eagleby South State School is seeking a passionate Head of Department (Curriculum) to drive curriculum excellence, support teaching teams and enhance student learning outcomes. This role leads curriculum areas and school programs, collaborates with staff, families and external partners, and ensures alignment with department policies and resources.

The Head of Department will promote inclusive practices, sustain ongoing professional learning, and guide actions

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum areas or whole-school programs by establishing a clear, shared educational vision focused on quality outcomes for all students.
• Promote socially just practices, high expectations, and strong standards for both student and staff performance.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development to support continuous improvement.
• Build effective partnerships with students, parents, government agencies, and community groups, while maintaining a strategic and future-focused approach.
• Apply relevant legislation and departmental policies and effectively manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve program and school goals.

Job description

Head of Department (Curriculum) - Eagleby South State School

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Eagleby South State School is seeking a passionate Head of Department (Curriculum) to drive curriculum excellence, support teaching teams and enhance student learning outcomes.

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.

About us:

Our school is a growing, vibrant community of learners located on the southern edges of Logan City, between the Twin Rivers, Logan and Albert. We are conveniently positioned halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast ensuring our local families are able to access a wealth of services.

'Aim higher' is our school motto and it underlines everything we do as a school. We have high expectations of our students educational outcomes and we support them with great individual care in striving to maximise their potential. We seek to engender a high standard of personal accountability and responsibility, so our students will become people of integrity and self-reliance. Our teaching staff is a professional team that is committed to working towards these ideals.

We have a very strong commitment to delivering an inclusive program that reaches out to every child, whatever their own unique needs and abilities might be. This sense of acceptance and celebration of individual needs is another hallmark of our school and it provides a culture and environment that brings out the best in young lives as they learn about people and the world around them. We are proud to have a strong focus on good outcomes for Indigenous students and we acknowledge and respect their identity in many ways - including a school-wide connection with the Yugambeh language.

Your opportunity:

• Lead curriculum areas or whole-school programs by establishing a clear, shared educational vision focused on quality outcomes for all students.
• Promote socially just practices, high expectations, and strong standards for both student and staff performance.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development to support continuous improvement.
• Build effective partnerships with students, parents, government agencies, and community groups, while maintaining a strategic and future-focused approach.
• Apply relevant legislation and departmental policies and effectively manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve program and school goals.

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

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.