EOI - Head of Department - Curriculum - Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School

Description:

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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 Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School
As Principal of The Townsville Community Learning Centre (TCLC) - A State Special School I welcome you and your family to our vibrant special school.
TCLC is a state special school catering for students from Prep to Year 12 who have a verified Intellectual Disability. At TCLC we pride ourselves on providing rich, engaging learning experiences for all of our students. Students from Prep to year 10 access the Australian Curriculum in all key learning areas. The school has a comprehensive Whole-School Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework (WSCARF). All students in P-10 have Individual Curriculum Plans aligned to the WSCARF. Students in years 11 and 12 have access to the Guidelines for Individual Learning (GIL), ASDAN courses and Certificate courses. All students graduate with a Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA).
Student and staff wellbeing is a priority at TCLC. The school focuses on ensuring all students have a voice through our Communication Team. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are utilised across the school campus and are individualised to student needs.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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.

About You
The successful applicant will have:

* an understanding of Individual Curriculum Plans.
* an ability to work with teachers in a Prep to Year 12 environment.
* an understanding of curriculum differention for complex learners.
* knowledge of AAC for students with disability.
* the ability to work as a member of a large leadership team.
* the ability to lead teacher and teacher aide meetings when required.

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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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).
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