Primary Position of Leadership ~ Leader of Learning and Teaching - St Josep at Catholic Education - Cairns

Atherton, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

147048.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational leadership, Curriculum development, Pedagogy, Assessment and reporting, Data analysis, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Community building, Facilitation, Delegation, Consultation, Student wellbeing, Learning support, Child safety, Workplace health and safety

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1112/ProviderAsset/bd7503b7-5735-4592-9654-681db0bcd2ab_medium.jpg] PRIMARY POSITION OF LEADERSHIP ~ LEADER OF LEARNING AND TEACHING Commencement Date: 11 July 2026 Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Leadership Position (3 years) This position holds a substantive permanent teaching position. Salary Range:Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 2 POL Points ($6,512 per annum FTE) and 12.75% super Closing Date for Applications: 9:00am, Friday 8 May 2026 ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL ATHERTON St Joseph’s School [https://www.stjoeys.qld.edu.au/] is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Atherton Catholic Parish. Located approximately one and a quarter hour’s drive from Cairns, Atherton sits within the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands. St Joseph’s School is committed to providing its students with a well-balanced and relevant education delivering pedagogy based on latest research and best practice. St Joseph’s School operates dual stream having experienced growth over the last few years. The school’s current enrolment stands at 268 students, and 36 staff. St Joseph’s is a welcoming community where parents/carers are encouraged to become actively involved in various dimensions of school life. ABOUT THE ROLE The role of the Position of Leadership - Learning and Teaching, is to support the vision and mission of the school through leadership of learning and teaching. This involves leading the development of appropriate curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting in line with national and local requirements. This will involve: * Ensuring that research based pedagogies are developed and systematically implemented across the school; * Systematic delivery of the Australian Curriculum; * Ensuring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate support; * Developing school wide assessment and reporting practices; * Developing capacity for the thorough analysis of data to inform decisions; * Developing appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and * Administering available resources. For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the Position Description Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] POL - Learning and Teaching PosD St Joseph's Atherton.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt2xlWc9uPEB5sbsGmIBlAsn04C8aq60iO2OImy00_o6Ag8ICHGD-Sk8oNXaQ0SOZ30umfM04o8voPZ3lZKPOeyGtm5_ShmjjGrUB9WePLrW9pYWo2XfjmOlx3bY6QnEvsJEdDE9nyfgfeNjwEdrOp9Q%7e%7e] WORK REQUIREMENTS * A strong demonstrated commitment to the values, vision and ethos of Catholic Education * Professional qualifications in Education * Demonstrated ability in Learning and Teaching * Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships * High level of written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrated commitment to the wellbeing of members of the school community * Skills for building community including facilitation, delegation and consultation * Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers * Experience working with students who have diverse learning needs and those requiring learning support in a school setting. * Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements. * Current driver’s licence; * Promote child safety at all times WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience * ITAS and IPRASS Allowances * Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading * Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary * 12.75% employer superannuation contribution * Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) * 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave * Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support * Access to Employee Assistance Program * Fitness Passport Membership available TO APPLY Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website [https://careers.cns.catholic.edu.au/home]. Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website. ENQUIRES Rita Petersen, Principal P: 07 4095 9000 E: principal.atherton@cns.catholic.edu.au Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan [https://www.cns.catholic.edu.au/about/reconciliation/] Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Leader of Learning and Teaching will oversee the development and implementation of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment strategies across the school. They are responsible for analyzing student data to inform instructional decisions and fostering partnerships to support school-wide educational goals.