Kin Kora State School is seeking a Head of Department- Curriculum to help lead learning and ensure strong and engaging curriculum.
If Curriculum is your thing, and you want the challenge of helping others to be successful by building capability, this opportunity is for you.
About The Department Of Education
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Who We Are
Kin Kora State School is a high-performing, inclusive primary school in beautiful Gladstone, Queensland. A strong leadership team, we set the platform for all things in the school.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-impact teaching grounded in the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning.
Through structured literacy, explicit instruction, and clearly taught routines, we set high expectations for student engagement and active participation in every lesson.
Teamwork is at the heart of our culture - our staff work collaboratively to support each other and ensure consistency across classrooms.
With a strong community spirit, and a shared commitment to every learner, Kin Kora is a rewarding place to grow your skills as a leader.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
- Lead and drive the implementation of Version 9 Curriculum (P-6) across all year levels
- Facilitate co-planning sessions with classroom teachers to design units, lessons and assessments aligned to V9
- Engage in co-teaching alongside classroom teachers to model exemplary pedagogical practices and scaffold instruction
- Support co-assessment processes, working with teachers to design, moderate and analyse student assessment data
- Lead the embedding of a whole school approach to reading through the curriculum.
- Work as a part of the school leadership structures to optimise team wellbeing, optimise workflow and drive outcomes for our students.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.
Occupational group Education & Training