Curriculum Leader (HPE) - Southern Cross Catholic College, SCARBOROUGH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education is seeking a Middle Leader to oversee curriculum areas and drive high-quality teaching across our Catholic school network in Queensland. You will lead curriculum development, supervise staff, and use data to inform interventions while managing allocated budgets.

The role requires 5+ years of teaching experience, collaboration with stakeholders, and the ability to align programs with state and national standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience.
• Developed work programs aligned with national, state, and local requirements.
• Led assessment and moderation when developing new programs.
• Led and innovated within a specified curriculum area.
• Engaged stakeholders to foster collaboration and transparency.
• Responsible for a financial budget.
• Not required to be Catholic.

Responsibilities

• Lead the designated curriculum area(s) taught in the school.
• Apply contemporary learning and teaching research through professional development of teachers.
• Supervise and induct teachers in the curriculum area.
• Analyse student performance data and address gaps with interventions.
• Manage financial and material resources within the area, including budgeting and expenditure.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Assessment & moderation

Professional development

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

Southern Cross Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 school offering families a co-educational pathway to life‑long learning. The College was founded in 1995 following the amalgamation of the Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Moreton Bay Region. The multi-campus College operates as the principal Catholic College on the Redcliffe peninsula. Southern Cross Catholic College has three campuses located in Scarborough, Kippa Ring and Woody Point accommodating students in Prep to Year 6 and a fourth campus in Scarborough accommodating middle and senior years students from Year 7 to 12. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

• Location: Southern Cross Catholic College, Secondary (Scarborough Campus)
• Start date: January, 2027
• Work hours: 30.00
• Salary: $86,601.00 - $124,725.00 + Middle Leader Allowance Tier 2.2 + 12.75% Super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Full Time, Fixed Term
• Ad close date: 22nd November, 2026
• Contact: [phone] | [e-mail]

This is a continuing teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Middle Leader position including Middle Leader Allowance, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2029). Two subsequent three-year appointments with the Middle Leader Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.

About The Opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading the designated curriculum area(s) taught in the school
• Applying contemporary learning and teaching research to classroom practice through professional development of teachers engaged in the area(s) of curriculum responsibility
• Supervising and inducting teachers engaged in the area(s) of curriculum responsibility
• Analysing student performance data and addressing areas of concern through appropriate interventions
• Managing financial and material resources within the area of responsibility including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds.

About You

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

• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Developed work programs in alignment with national, state, and local requirements.
• Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.
• Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.
• Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Having responsibility for a financial budget.
• 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.

Benefits

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 acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand 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 thecore of our Catholic valuesand 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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