Brisbane School of Distance Education is seeking a Head of Department (Curriculum) to temporarily join the existing high-performing team from 14th July 2025 to 12th December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
It is expected that the successful applicant will work collaboratively with the members of the leadership team to pursue and achieve the School's vision with a focus on student support and wellbeing.
The Head of Department will actively work with staff members in their designated areas of responsibility to nurture positive relationships and deliver improved outcomes for students.
About Brisbane School Of Distance Education
At Brisbane School of Distance Education, we are committed to pursuing our vision of providing high quality education with a student focus on each student succeeding through "Innovation, Inspiration and Inclusion."
Our school is a leader in the delivery of online learning to a diverse student population of approximately 3500 students. Through the innovative use of digital technology, we provide cutting edge live group lessons including support materials with a focus on each student succeeding.
We aim to create a powerful whole school infrastructure where meaningful, collaborative professional teams engage in constructive dialogue, reflect on practice and take collective responsibility for the improvement of all student learning. At the heart of the school, and at the core of all that we do, are the young people in our care. In partnership with families and schools, the school's responsibility is to develop in our students the capacity to engage with and respond to their world with wisdom, imagination and creativity.
About The Role
An opportunity exists for a dynamic, collaborative primary school leader for the temporary vacancy of A/HOD P-6 t at BrisbaneSDE. Opportunities for the role include:
- Leading and working with teachers to develop, align and quality assure the three levels of planning
- Leading and working with teachers in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum v9.0 including the embedding of Literacy, to enhance successful outcomes for students
- Quality assuring the curriculum cycle and moderation processes to strengthen teacher capability
- Leading a teaching team to deliver excellence in teaching and learning and digital pedagogies with a focus on student engagement and improved learning outcomes
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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