Assistant Head of Faculty - English, Commencing January 2027

St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month parental leave opportunity

Meaningful middle leadershipexperience

Structured leadership growth, coaching

Collaborative, values-driven culture

Strategic curriculum improvement

Shorncliffe location

Job summary

St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe invites applications for an Assistant Head of Faculty - English. Based at Shorncliffe, QLD, this fixed-term, 12-month parental leave contract commences January 2027 and sits within the Middle Leadership Team.

The role focuses on coordinating curriculum, assessment, reporting and faculty operations to support high-quality teaching and student outcomes. As a valued leader, you will drive collaborative curriculum improvement, work with the Head of Faculty, and help

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English at secondary year levels.
• Demonstrated curriculum leadership or aspiration to develop as a Middle Leader.
• Expertise in curriculum planning, assessment and moderation practices.
• Strong organisational, time management and project coordination skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives and support faculty improvement priorities.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and team collaboration skills.
• Commitment to student-centred learning and educational excellence.
• Capacity to inspire and influence colleagues through servant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate curriculum, assessment, reporting and faculty operations.
• Work with Head of Faculty to support high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.
• Lead faculty improvement initiatives and foster collaboration.
• Ensure curricula and processes are innovative, compliant and responsive to student needs.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Curriculum planning

Assessment moderation

Time management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student-centered learning

Job description

Assistant Head of Faculty - English, Commencing January 2027

St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe – Shorncliffe QLD

Shape Learning. Support Excellence. Lead with Purpose.

At St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe, we are committed to fostering excellence in teaching, learning and leadership. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Assistant Head of Faculty - English to join our Middle Leadership Team on a 12-month parental leave contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or experienced curriculum leader to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing English faculty. Working in partnership with the Head of Faculty, you will play a key role in coordinating curriculum, assessment, reporting and faculty operations, while supporting high-quality teaching and learning outcomes for students.

As a valued Middle Leader, you will contribute to faculty improvement initiatives, foster collaboration among colleagues, and help ensure curriculum programs and processes are innovative, compliant and responsive to student needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to further develop your leadership capability within a supportive and growth-focused environment.

At St Patrick’s College, leadership is viewed as a ministry of service and influence. We empower our leaders to build staff capability, drive continuous improvement and contribute to a thriving learning culture that shapes young men to become Men of Action. Our College motto is 'Certa Bonum Certamen' (Fight the Good Fight) and it reminds us that the person and story of Jesus Christ is our foundation.

Join a courageous and future-focused community where your leadership can make a lasting difference.

Assistant Head of Faculty - English

Fixed Term Contract 12 Months, Commencing January 2027

Why Join St Patrick's

• 12-month parental leave opportunity within a respected Catholic boys school.

• Meaningful middle leadership experience in a well-established English faculty.

• Structured leadership growth, coaching and development opportunities.

• Collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in the Edmund Rice tradition.

• Opportunity to contribute to strategic improvement and curriculum excellence.

• Located in beautiful Shorncliffe on Brisbane's bayside.

About You

• Experience teaching English across secondary year levels.

• Demonstrated curriculum leadership or a strong desire to develop as a Middle Leader.

• Expertise in curriculum planning, assessment and moderation practices.

• Strong organisational, time management and project coordination skills.

• The ability to lead initiatives and support faculty improvement priorities.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and team collaboration skills.

• A commitment to student-centred learning and educational excellence.

• The capacity to inspire, influence and support colleagues through servant leadership.
  

Applications for this role, will close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.00am.

All applications will be treated as confidential.

St Patrick's College reserves the right to appoint the position by invitation, appoint prior to the application deadline or to re-advertise, as necessary.

St Patrick's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. All applicants will be subject to EREA and Legislative screening procedures.

Working with Children

Applicants must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check - Blue Card Queensland or be registered with and maintain registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Student Protection

All employees are required to familiarise themselves with the EREA Student Child Protection Policy and Processes. It is required they will have a responsibility for the promotion and safeguarding the welfare of students with whom they come into contact and ensure compliance with EREA’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If during the course of carrying out their duties, an employee becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to safety or welfare of children in the College, they must report any concerns immediately.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

www.stpatricks.qld.edu.au