Head of Department - Curriculum - Beenleigh Special School

Beenleigh Special School is seeking an experienced and student-focused educational leader for the position of Head of Department - Curriculum. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team of curriculum leaders committed to delivering key school and departmental initiatives. If you’re passionate about inclusive education and ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now and join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of students.

About The DepartmentThe 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 SchoolBeenleigh Special School is a vibrant and inclusive educational community supporting students with a wide range of disabilities, including physical, intellectual, vision, hearing, and autism spectrum disorders.

The school caters to students with high support needs and challenging behaviours, providing specialised facilities such as a Home Economics space, a library with a learning technology area, a Snoezelen Room, and an Environmental Education Centre featuring a nursery and recycling compound. Programs are tailored through the statewide education adjustment process to meet individual needs. The school values diversity, wellbeing, collaboration, and open communication to foster student success, independence, and confidence. About The RoleBeenleigh Special School is seeking an experienced and student-focused school leader for the role of Head of Department - Curriculum.

In this role you will work as part of a team of curriculum leaders focused on the delivery or school and departmental initiatives. You will be jointly responsible for whole school curriculum development and pedagogy for students with a disability, and building the capability of a large number of teachers with a wide range of teaching experience. Your ResponsibilitiesAs the Head of Department - Curriculum, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.

Embed socially just practices in daily school life. Set high standards for student and staff performance. Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development. Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To ApplyAttach 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.

Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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. 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.

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