Acting Primary Learning Leader - Holy Spirit School, Bray Park

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

AI tools training and ethics focus

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education in Queensland is seeking a data-driven education professional to support teachers, monitor student progress, and inform planning at Holy Spirit School, Bray Park.

You will mentor teachers, analyse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student data, and promote literacy and numeracy strategies across the curriculum.

This full-time fixed-term role offers professional development, salary aligned with experience, and a supportive Catholic working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing student data to inform instructional decisions.
• Ability to mentor and advise teachers on pedagogy and planning.
• Experience promoting literacy and numeracy strategies across curricula.
• Expertise in using formative assessments to guide curriculum decisions.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student progress in literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support in using data to track student progress at multiple levels.
• Provide teachers with feedback on classroom pedagogy and planning.
• Support teachers in the use of formative assessment to inform teaching and curriculum decisions.
• Promote understanding of literacy and numeracy demands within each curriculum area.
• Monitor and analyse Indigenous student achievement data to accelerate literacy progress.

Skills

Data analysis

Mentoring

Curriculum planning

Formative assessment

Literacy strategies

Education

Queensland College of Teachers registration

Job description

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

Holy Spirit is a vibrant, happy and welcoming Primary School. We are a close-knit community with a strong connection to our Parish in Bray Park. Each year level is comprised of three classes, supported by a comprehensive Learning Support Team and School Officers. Student wellbeing and progress is central. Our Year Level Teams work collaboratively to prepare and plan for optimal engagement for all students; each Team is well supported by the Primary Learning Leader and other key personnel. We promote a positive work culture through regular professional development opportunities, allocated non-contact time, effective contemporary resourcing, staff wellbeing activities and a true sense of belonging. The school is well‑resourced with 1-1 iPads for students and IT devices provided for each staff member.

Student wellbeing and learning engagement are both promoted and supported through our Positive Behaviour for Learning practices, additional Targeted Support Teachers and our Wellbeing Staff. Holy Spirit School – providing high quality learning and optimal outcomes, in a thriving community inspired by our school values, the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Join Holy Spirit School, Bray Park and play a pivotal role in supporting teachers, fostering collaboration, and driving improved student outcomes.

• Location: Holy Spirit - Bray Park
• Start date: January, 2027 - End of Term 1, 2027
• Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
• Salary: $86,601.00 - $124,725.00 per annum + PLL allowance + 12.75% Super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Full-Time Fixed Term
• Ad close date: 29 November, 2026
• Contact: [e-mail]

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Providing professional support in the use of data to track student progress at individual, cohort and whole school level, making modifications to improve student outcomes, and plan for further learning.
• Providing teachers with feedback on classroom pedagogy and planning.
• Supporting teachers in the use of formative assessment to inform teaching and curriculum decision making.
• Promoting and facilitating an understanding of the literacy and numeracy demands and practices within each curriculum area.
• Monitoring and analysing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student achievement data in literacy to accelerate literacy progress.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Mentoring, coaching and advising teachers on classroom pedagogy and planning.
• Strong data analysis skills to track student progress and inform instructional adjustments, inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student progress.
• Experience in promoting and facilitating literacy and numeracy strategies across curriculum areas.
• Expertise in using formative assessments to guide curriculum decisions and improve student learning.
• Knowledge of literacy and numeracy strategies across various curriculum areas to support teachers.
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access - discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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