Curriculum Leader - Religious Education

Marist College Ashgrove; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Marist College Ashgrove in Brisbane's inner northern suburbs is seeking an experienced leader to head the Religious Education program for Years 5–12. You will oversee curriculum design, delivery and assessment, and be empowered to create engaging, flexible learning experiences aligned with Catholic ethos.

This Tier 5 role carries a currently annual salary of $148,360 and a four-year tenure renewable for a further four years after a successful review.

Qualifications

• Formal teaching qualifications with extensive Religious Education experience.
• Post-graduate study in theology/religious education or Catholic leadership.
• Experience leading staff and delivering professional development.
• Current registration to teach in Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the R.E. curriculum for Years 5–12.
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous learning experiences.
• Align curriculum with Archdiocese Brisbane guidelines.
• Champion Catholic ethos and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Religious Education knowledge

Staff development

Education

Formal teaching qualifications

Post-graduate studies in theology/religious education

Catholic school leadership qualification

Queensland teaching registration

Job description

Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.

The College has an opportunity for an experienced and suitably qualified leader to head the Religious Education faculty. Having oversight for the Religious Education Program from Years 5-12, you will be engaged to lead this key faculty and empowered to design and deliver engaging, flexible and rigorous learning experiences that challenge and inspire our boys.

This is a Tier 5 position with a currently annual salary of $148,360.

All successful candidates who accept a Middle Leadership Position at Marist College Ashgrove will hold an incumbent teaching role together with the Middle Leader role. This position is appointed for a period of 4 years renewable for a further 4 years on the completion of a successful performance review.

The Ideal Applicant should be:

• A practicing member of the Catholic faith, committed to both witness and modelling;
• Prepared, through induction, to commit to the Catholic and Marist ethos of the College and be an active and visible participant in the dynamic life of our school;
• Able to work strategically within all curriculum areas at the college, to ensure the Catholic lens is contemporary, relevant and alive at the college;
• A contemporary and forward-thinking educator who simultaneously promotes the tradition-based aspects of our community;
• Adaptable and open to change and new perspectives with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation;
• Understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, with an ability to ensure this is evident in the teaching within the school

The successful candidate will have:

• Formal teaching qualifications and extensive teaching experience across all Religious Education subjects and post-graduate study qualifications in theology, religious education, and/or Catholic school leadership.
• Experience as an effective leader of staff, with demonstrated commitment to the team and to building relationships;
• Experience in providing professional development and assistance to staff in the teaching and instruction of Religious Education;
• The ability to lead and quality assure the development of a Religious Education Curriculum in line with the guidelines as provided by the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
• Current registration to teach in Queensland

All candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

Marist College Ashgrove is a non-smoking workplace.

All children and young people who come to Marist College Ashgrove have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.