Head of Department (Curriculum) - Maryborough Special School

Job Reference QLD/NCR686459/26T

Closing date May 7, 2026

Location Wide Bay

Contact
07 4120 8777

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Welcome to Maryborough Special School. This school has a history of catering for students with a diverse range of abilities and specific educational requirements.

We have a student enrolment of approximately 80 students from prep to year 12.

At Maryborough Special School our vision is to create a school, which meets the learning needs of our students, all of whom have special needs.

This is achieved by building students' confidence in their relationships with other people as well as creating a safe, supportive and tolerant environment for students and preparing them to be active and reflective citizens.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.

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

The successful applicant should possess a knowledge, experience and understanding of the following elements:

• Highly Individualised Curriculum, and Different Year Level - Partial
• Leading data discussions and case management
• Promoting Literacy Development (PLD) or similar
• Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model instructional framework

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.

Application Downloads

NCR686459_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf