Head of Science

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James in Mundingburra, Townsville, QLD, is seeking a Head of Department – Science to lead the strategic direction of Science for Years 7–12. Commencing January 2027, this permanent full-time role combines teaching and middle-leadership to raise teaching quality and student outcomes.

You will oversee curriculum, pedagogy and assessment aligned to the Australian Curriculum and QCAA syllabuses, develop staff capabilities, and foster a positive, professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or relevant degree in Science with postgraduate teaching qualification.
• Current teaching registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Experience teaching Science across Years 7–12, including senior secondary Science.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA syllabuses; experience leading curriculum design.
• Experience leading educator development using standards and data.
• First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Lead Science curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across Years 7–12.
• Develop teaching quality by guiding teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.
• Improve student outcomes by evaluating programs, analysing data and incorporating feedback.
• Create a positive, professional environment aligned with the school mission.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Data-informed practice

Team leadership

Communication

Australian Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Education or science degree with teaching qualification

Job description

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James – Mundingburra QLD

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and forward-thinking curriculum leader to shape the strategic direction of Science learning at The Cathedral School. As Head of Department – Science, you will provide visible instructional leadership across Years 7 to 12, set high expectations for curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and build the capability of a collaborative team of educators to deliver consistently excellent practice. Commencing in January 2027, this permanent full-time teaching and middle-leadership position is suited to an experienced Science educator who is ready to lead improvement, influence whole-school priorities and make a sustained impact on teaching quality and student outcomes.

In this Role, You Will

• Lead the delivery of Science curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across Years 7 to 12, including alignment with the Australian Curriculum and relevant QCAA syllabuses.
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning in the department, by guiding teachers’ development of professional knowledge, professional practice, and professional engagement.
• Improve student learning outcomes by evaluating and revising programs and instructional classroom practice, analysing student data, taking account of feedback from students, parents, and colleagues, and considering current research on effective teaching and learning.
• Create an environment that is positive, professional, collegial, and responsive to the mission, aims, and strategic direction of the school.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Education, or a relevant degree in Science or a related discipline supported by a postgraduate teaching or education qualification.
• Current teaching registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Relevant expertise and demonstrated success in teaching Science across Years 7 to 12, including senior secondary Science subjects, combined with a clear commitment to leading high-quality curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
• Highly developed leadership, communication, interpersonal and organisational capabilities, with the credibility to establish a clear direction, build collective responsibility and foster positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Deep knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and relevant QCAA syllabuses, with demonstrated experience leading curriculum design, review and implementation and developing clear, coherent scope and sequence documentation at faculty or department level.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing educators through a clear vision, purposeful collaboration, mentoring, feedback and accountability, using the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, the Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework, evidence and student data to strengthen teaching practice and outcomes.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain these prior to commencement.

What You’ll Receive

• The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of Science across Years 7 to 12 and make a meaningful impact on teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• A caring, values-driven Anglican school community where collaboration, connection and student wellbeing are prioritised, together with targeted professional learning, leadership development and opportunities to further build your capability as a curriculum and people leader.
• Access to modern facilities and quality teaching resources, with opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of the School’s science program.
• Remuneration and employment conditions provided in accordance with the Queensland Anglican Schools Enterprise Agreement.

About The School

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James locatedin Mundingburra is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhoodto Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7 to 12. The school is set amongst a lagoon and lush tropical rain trees creating a wonderful canvas toinspirelearning and creativity. At Cathedral we educate for life-long success. We know that this requires a well-rounded education and a focus ondeveloping the whole person by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind.We are excited about the future and cherish the opportunity to invest in the leaders of tomorrow.

All staff are expected to support the philosophy and values of The Cathedral School. As part of our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, preferred applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Blue Card and/or registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, as applicable to the role. Pre-employment screening will include referee checks and verification of identity, qualifications and relevant registrations. Applicants will also be required to disclose any information relevant to their suitability to work with children and young people.