Head of Department - Pine Rivers Special School (0.4 FTE)

Lead curriculum excellence as the Head of Curriculum (Specialist Teachers) at Pine Rivers Special School, driving high-quality teaching and learning across The Arts, HPE and Music.

This key leadership role empowers teachers through coaching and alignment with school priorities, enhancing student engagement, creativity and wellbeing.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.40 FTE, working Monday/Tuesday per week).

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.40 FTE, 20 hours per fortnight) from 20 April 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About The Department

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 .

About Our School

Our school is committed to Empowering Teachers and Engaging Learners through a whole school approach grounded in Inquiry Learning and the explicit teaching of Oral Language.

We believe that when teachers are empowered with strong curriculum knowledge, supportive coaching, and collaborative structures, students thrive as active, engaged, confident learners. Our Specialist Programs (The Arts, HPE and Music) play a vital role in developing communication, wellbeing, creativity, and engagement for every learner across our school.

About The Role

The Head of Curriculum (Specialist Teachers) provides curriculum leadership, coaching, and oversight to ensure high quality teaching, learning, and assessment across The Arts, HPE and Music.

This role ensures specialist curriculum is aligned to the P-12 CARF expectations, supports the delivery of the school's AIP priorities, and strengthens both teacher capability and student engagement in specialist programs.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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