Head of Learning & Teaching, Catholic School

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Professional positions; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ITAS Allowance

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging

Employer Superannuation 12.75%

Long service leave after 7 years

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns invites applications for the Position of Leadership - Learning & Teaching at St Thomas of Villanova Parish School, Mareeba. The role leads curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting aligned with national and local requirements, and ensures high-quality student learning and teaching practices within a Catholic education framework.

The role is a fixed-term leadership position with possible 0.4 FTE teaching load, commencing 18 January 2027 and extending

Qualifications

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting in line with national and local requirements.
• Lead development and implementation of research-based pedagogies across the school.
• Deliver the Australian Curriculum in a systematic way.
• Support the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through targeted support.
• Develop school-wide assessment and reporting practices.
• Develop capacity for thorough data analysis to inform decisions.
• Establish appropriate partnerships within and outside the school.
• Administer available resources.

Job description

The Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns invites applications for the Position of Leadership - Learning & Teaching at St Thomas of Villanova Parish School, Mareeba. The role leads curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting aligned with national and local requirements, and ensures high-quality student learning and teaching practices within a Catholic education framework.

The role is a fixed-term leadership position with possible 0.4 FTE teaching load, commencing 18 January 2027 and extending