Head of Department (Curriculum) - Cairns State Special School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
18 October 2026
Posted 27 Sep 2026
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Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Lead curriculum excellence at Cairns State Special School by driving high-quality, inclusive curriculum planning and instructional practice that meets the highly individualised curriculum needs of every student. This role provides strategic leadership, coaching, and collaboration to
guide teachers in delivering personalised, evidence-informed learning pathways and achieving outstanding outcomes for all learners.
Knowledge and experience in developing curriculum plans for HIC, DYLP and QCIA is essential. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear
from you!
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR701767/26PClosing date18-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personDeb KETCHELLContact details(07) 4036 7444Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Cairns State Special School is a growing Prep-Year 12 setting in Far North Queensland, providing high-quality, individualised education for students with intellectual disability, complex communication needs and multiple disabilities. The school prioritises communication, engagement, inclusion and functional learning, supported by highly skilled staff, strong multidisciplinary partnerships, and a positive, collaborative culture.
Our Work Environment & Team
- Supportive, student-centred le…