Head of Middle Years Learning

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's College in Toowoomba is seeking a passionate Head of Middle Years Learning to join our vibrant Catholic education team. The role involves working with the Principal to ensure excellent teaching and learning in a Catholic environment, with responsibility for leading Student Wellbeing.

You will assist the Principal by providing leadership and coordination in delegated areas and by emphasising the centrality of teaching and learning in the life of the College, plus leading in other

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in ensuring the development and implementation of high quality curriculum and pedagogy in Middle Years.
• Passionate educator and leader committed to excellence in Middle Years learning, engagement and community.
• Hold or be eligible to hold registration as a teacher in Queensland.

Responsibilities

• providing leadership and coordination in a specific area of delegated responsibility
• emphasising the centrality of teaching and learning in the life and work of the College
• providing leadership in any other areas delegated by the Principal

Skills

Middle Years leadership

Curriculum development

Pedagogy expertise

Student wellbeing leadership

Job description

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools – Toowoomba QLD

Full time | Fixed term | 18 January 2027- 11 July 2027

Middle Leader Tier 4 | $110,237 – $148,360 per year plus super (pro rata)

Applications close Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South‑West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits, we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The Opportunity

St Joseph's College is seeking a passionate Head of Middle Years Learning, to join our vibrant team. Joining a team of skilled professionals, this role will see you support the Principal in ensuring excellent teaching and learning in a Catholic environment, with responsibility for the leadership of Student Wellbeing.

You will assist the Principal by

• providing leadership and coordination in a specific area of delegated responsibility
• emphasising the centrality of teaching and learning in the life and work of the College
• providing leadership in any other areas delegated by the Principal

Further details can be obtained fromthe Role Description.

About You

Demonstrated experience in ensuring the development and implementation of high quality curriculum and pedagogy in Middle Years.

Passionate educator and leader committed to excellence in Middle Years learning, engagement and community.

Hold or be eligible to hold registration as a teacher in Queensland.

As a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

About the college

St Joseph’s College is a dynamic place of learning where every member of the community is focussed on living their values of compassion, respect, endeavour and dignity. As a flourishing college, with a wide ranging co‑curricular, cultural and sporting program, excellence in learning and teaching, faith formation and prayer life, they develop young men and women who are prepared for a dynamic world. The dedicated staff are encouraged to make full use of their talents, and senior leaders pride themselves on developing accomplished expert teachers. As a result, parents are proud partners in working with St Joseph’s and in its strong reputation for excellence.

The community you will be joining

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest and fastest growing inland city. A vibrant community of social, cultural, sporting, schooling opportunities and a wide range of recreational pursuits make this an ideal place to live and work.

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.

Employment will be in accordance withthe Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools, visit our website.