Head of Department (Curriculum)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 11 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
82.3
55 teaching · 27.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
849
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
413 girls · 436 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Gainsborough State School has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Head of Department (Curriculum) position being offered for 2027.
The successful candidate will work alongside an established and experienced HOD/C in providing leadership and coaching cycles within the curriculum across multiple years levels in a growing primary school with an anticipated enrolment of approximately 1050 students in 2027.
The HOD/C’s are both part of a dynamic Executive Leadership Team comprising of 3 Deputy Principals, 1 head of Inclusion, Business Manager and the Principal.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationGold CoastJob ad referenceQLD/SER703885/26TClosing date26-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personClay McCannContact details07 5689 7777Access the National Relay Service
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Gainsborough State School is a growing primary school in Pi…