Faculty Leader - HPE | 2027 start

Islamic College of Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fee discounts for children of staff

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition initiatives

Annual staff celebration

Job summary

The Islamic College of Brisbane invites applications for a Faculty Leader – Health & Physical Education (HPE) to guide curriculum design and assessment for Years 7–12, in collaboration with the Chief Learning Officer and Heads of Secondary School. This leadership role combines strategic planning with classroom teaching.

You will shape data-driven practices, ensure alignment with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA frameworks, and support staff development within a values-based, Islamic ethos.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Demonstrated experience in HPE curriculum leadership and teaching across Years 7–12.
• Strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA frameworks.
• Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and support staff.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to Islamic values and the mission of the College.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, documentation, and implementation of high-quality, data-driven HPE curriculum across Years 7–12.
• Ensure alignment with ICB’s academic standards and Islamic ethos.
• Collaborate with the Chief Learning Officer and Heads of Secondary School.
• Balance leadership with classroom teaching duties.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

HPE teaching

Staff mentorship

Communication

Education

Tertiary Education qualification in Education

QCT registration

Job description

Islamic College of Brisbane – Karawatha QLD

The Islamic College of Brisbane is seeking a Faculty Leader – Health & Physical Education (HPE) to join our educational leadership team in 2027. The role provides curriculum and pedagogical leadership, working in collaboration with the Chief Learning Officer and Heads of Secondary School.

This role is responsible for leading the planning, documentation, and implementation of high-quality, data-driven curriculum and assessment practices across Years 7–12 in HPE. The Faculty Leader ensures alignment with ICB’s academic standards, the College’s Islamic ethos, and state and national curriculum requirements.

This is a position of added responsibility, undertaken alongside classroom teaching duties.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Education and current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• Demonstrated experience in HPE curriculum leadership and teaching across Years 7–12
• Strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA frameworks
• Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and support staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to Islamic values and the mission of the College

• Fee discounts for children of staff members
• Free parking
• Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (Employee Access Program, access to a Registered Nurse, annual flu vaccinations, staff massages, staff health and wellbeing committee/social club)
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Staff recognition initiatives and annual staff celebration event

About the College

The Islamic College of Brisbane (ICB) is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent growing school, located on the southern outskirts of Brisbane in the suburb of Karawatha located in the South East Queensland region. We are a community-cantered college adhering to Australian values and virtues which are underpinned by the inclusive Islamic ethos of equality, respectand humility in producing self-directed and proactive learners and citizens.

Applications close 20 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role may be filled prior to the application closing date.

Applications from candidates who have applied for teaching roles at the Islamic College of Brisbane within the last 12 months will not be reconsidered at this time. Only applicants who currently hold Australian working rights and are based in Australia will be considered. Overseas applications are not accepted.

The Islamic College of Brisbane supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.