Middle Leader Curriculum (Pedagogy & Innovation)

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

St Thomas More College, Sunnybank, is part of Brisbane Catholic Education. The college seeks a continued Senior Leader to drive curriculum development, assessment practices, and whole-school professional learning under Senior Leadership.

The role leads curriculum directions, mentors staff, and collaborates across teams to deliver high-quality Catholic education. It includes budget oversight and commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Developed work programs aligned with national, state, and local requirements.
• Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.
• Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.
• Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Having responsibility for a financial budget.

Responsibilities

• Leading the overall curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation across the school under Senior Leadership.
• Applying contemporary learning and teaching research to classroom practice through whole-school PD and targeted support for teacher improvement.
• Collaborating with Curriculum Leaders, teaching staff, and Senior Leadership to review curriculum frameworks and plan future directions.
• Leading teacher performance through professional dialogue, reflective practice, and appraisal.
• Staying current with curriculum and pedagogy developments and guiding whole-school professional learning accordingly.
• Providing induction and mentoring for beginning teachers in collaboration with Senior Leadership and Curriculum Leaders.
• Supervising student learning across the school using data and implementing targeted interventions.
• Contributing to school leadership through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings.
• Managing financial and material resources within the curriculum area, including budget planning and expenditure.

Skills

Curriculum development

Assessment moderation

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

Queensland College of Teachers registration

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Sunnybank QLD

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

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Summary

St Thomas More College, Sunnybank

• Location: St Thomas More College - Sunnybank
• Start date: Commencing January 2027
• Work hours: 30.00 per week
• Salary: $86,601.00 - $124,725.00 + Middle Leader Allowance (Tier 4) + 12.75% Super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Full Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 8th November 2026
• Contact: **********@bne.catholic.edu.au | (07) 3323 4***

This is a continuing teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Middle Leader position including Middle Leader Allowance, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2029). Two subsequent three-year appointments with the Middle Leader Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.

About our school

St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for approximately 1150 students. Our college opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students.

This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever-changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity, and the skills to achieve success in life. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading the overall curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation across the school under the direction of Senior Leadership
• Applying contemporary learning and teaching research to classroom practice through whole-school professional development and targeted support for teacher improvement
• Collaborating with Curriculum Leaders, teaching staff, and Senior Leadership to review curriculum frameworks and plan future directions
• Leading teacher performance through professional dialogue, reflective practice, and formal/informal goal setting and appraisal
• Staying current with curriculum and pedagogy developments and guiding whole-school professional learning accordingly
• Providing induction and mentoring for beginning teachers in collaboration with Senior Leadership and Curriculum Leaders
• Supervising student learning across the school using internal and external data, and implementing strategic interventions
• Contributing to school leadership through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings
• Managing financial and material resources within the curriculum area, including budget planning and expenditure

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Developed work programs in alignment with national, state, and local requirements.
• Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.
• Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.
• Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Having responsibility for a financial budget.
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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