Head Of Maths - St Augustine'S College, Cairns

Catholic Education Dioceses Of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary range

17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation contributions

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development and early‑car

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Augustine's College, Cairns is seeking a Head of Maths for a fixed-term, full-time role. The position runs from 18 January 2027 to 18 January 2030, with a substantive permanent teaching component and leadership responsibilities within the Maths department.

The role requires Queensland College of Teachers registration or eligibility, and professional education qualifications. The college offers a competitive salary, leave loading, salary packaging, and strong professional development support.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Professional qualifications in Education.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the learning and teaching program of the department.
• Implement appropriate curriculum in line with national, state and local requirements.
• Monitor the quality of student learning and teacher practice through supervision.
• Utilise data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Develop partnerships within and outside the school.

Education

Professional qualifications in Education

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers or eligible

Job description

Head of Maths

Contract Dates

18 January 2027 - 18 January 2030

Employment Type

Full Time, Fixed Term

This position holds a substantive permanent Teaching role

Salary Range

Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 3 allowance $19,535 gross per annum FTE
OR
Proficient 5 and above: $144,259 FTE gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications

3pm, Thursday 12 November 2026

St Augustine's College, Cairns

As a Catholic College for boys (Year 7 - Year 12) in the Marist tradition, the Gospel is at the heart of all we do. Everyday moments of prayer, reflection and peacefulness in the light of the Gospel have a formative influence on the culture of our College. "to educate young people, you must love them, and love them all equally".

About the Role

The role of the Head of Department is to support the mission of the school through leadership of the learning and teaching program. This involves implementing appropriate curriculum in line with national, state and local requirements; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels; monitoring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision; utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; developing appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Head of Department Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

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

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Enquiries

Heath McKenzie- Director of Administration

P: ************
E: *****************************

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.