Head of Department - Curriculum - Toowoomba State High School

An opportunity exists for an outstanding, relational and innovative leader to join the Darling Downs South West Region music team as a Head of Department (Curriculum), contributing towards curriculum implementation, high-level learning outcomes and quality pedagogy within the Instrumental Music program.

The successful candidate will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver high quality programs and events to enhance music learning outcomes and experiences across the region.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Department of Education:

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Who We Are:

Welcome to Toowoomba State High School, Toowoomba's first State Secondary School. Established in 1919, Toowoomba State High School, has a proud history of delivering exemplary education for the young people of Toowoomba.

Situated at Mount Lofty, the school campus overlooks the city of Toowoomba.

Students have access to diverse possibilities and opportunities. Programs in academia, sport, music, the arts, language and community engagement are provided for students to pursue.

The learning environment and educational programs, combined with high expectations and personalised support, underpins our philosophy to learning.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Working with a range of stakeholders, including Instrumental Music teachers/instructors, school leaders, the regional music team, corporate staff and external organisations, the successful candidate will deliver a curriculum-aligned range of programs that enhance opportunities for student engagement and learning and teacher capability development.

The regional Head of Department (Curriculum) reports directly to the Regional Music Coordinator.

The role can be based at any Darling Downs South West region school with travel to schools and regional offices within the Darling Downs South West Region as appropriate within the context of the role.

Applicants should have education qualifications, and experience in delivering the Queensland Instrument Music Curriculum is highly desirable.

The role includes a 0.4 FTE instrumental music teaching component.

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

• The delivery of cluster and regional events which align with curriculum and program delivery to enhance student outcomes and provide opportunities to develop the quality of teaching and learning within the Department's Instrumental Music program
• The development of services, programs and events to support schools and teachers to respond to local needs and contexts
• Reviewing and reporting using relevant data, on the effectiveness of programs to stakeholders, including schools and the region
• Developing recommendations for future programs and events to enhance student outcomes and build teacher capability
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have

• Knowledge and experience in the delivery of educational programs and events
• Experience and/or comprehensive knowledge of the Queensland Instrumental Music program and curriculum
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and programs with a large variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage time and people to deliver successful outcomes

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.