Description:
Aspley Special School is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic leader to join its dedicated leadership team.This role is offered as a Head of Department (Curriculum), with a focus on Senior Secondary School. This opportunity is on a temporary full-time basis, commencing ASAP until 02 April 2026, unless otherwise determined.
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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 The School
Aspley Special School is part of the Metropolitan North region of the Queensland Department of Education (DoE), serving a broad student catchment area that stretches from the inner city to Eatons Hill, Sandgate, and Bracken Ridge.
We pride ourselves on offering tailored educational programs for secondary-aged students with disabilities. Our approach is centred on individualised learning plans, ensuring that every student, no matter their ability, thrives and achieves success.
Our school's focus is on ‘ learning for life ,' empowering students with the skills they need to succeed beyond school.
Aspley Special School is a Year 7 to 12 school with two sub-schools - Junior and Senior.
Your Responsibilities
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- 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.
- Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program
to achieve goals.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description
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
27 Jan 2026;
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