Head of Department (Curriculum) - Chapel Hill State School (0.8 FTE), Education

Chapel Hill State School are seeking a focused and dynamic Head of Department (Curriculum) to join their dedicated team. This role is offered on a temporary part-time basis (0.8 FTE, 40 Hours) commencing 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined.

The is a temporary part-time position for Semester 2, commencing 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025 with possibility of extension. An additional (0.20 FTE, 10 Hours) teaching position may be negotiable for the successful applicant to make the position a full-time fixture.  

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. 

About the School

Nestled in the leafy suburb of Chapel Hill, just 9km from Brisbane City, our school offers a peaceful and supportive environment where every child is valued. We focus on nurturing the whole child, with dedicated staff who foster a love of learning in a caring community.

About the Role

As the Head of Department (Curriculum) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the curriculum areas or whole school program in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
• 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 curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.

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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )