Program Leader (Numeracy Improvement Coordinator)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office is seeking a seasoned Program Leader (Numeracy Improvement Coordinator) at St Peter Claver College, Riverview, Ipswich, starting January 2027. The role drives whole-school numeracy excellence, supports evidence-based teaching, and enhances student outcomes across the college.

With a 30-hour week, a salary range of AUD 86,601–124,725 plus Middle Leader Allowance and 12.75% super, the appointment offers ongoing leadership opportunities and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Be a committed, practicing Catholic, or in an ecumenical school, a member of one faith tradition represented in that school.
• Experience in school leadership, or a role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools.
• Demonstrated experience in leading academic, cultural, outreach, or sporting programs.
• Proven ability to supervise and support teaching staff across a school setting.
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate program logistics, resources, and operations.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with students, parents, staff, and external partners.
• Capacity to build and maintain partnerships with external organisations to enhance program outcomes.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school in all aspects of program leadership.
• Ability to lead professional learning aligned with current best practices and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the designated program in the school.
• Supervise teachers engaged in the program throughout the school.
• Induct new teachers within the program (or supervise induction).
• Monitor program outcomes for students and address issues through interventions.
• Coordinate the work of staff delivering the designated program.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of the program.
• Organise program activities including resources, transport, operations, staff.
• Keep up with best practice in the program area through reading and professional learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Professional learning

Partnerships

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Ipswich 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.

Job description

Summary

St Peter Claver College, Riverview is seeking an experienced and passionate Program Leader (Numeracy Improvement Coordinator) to drive whole‑school numeracy excellence, support evidence‑based teaching practices, and enhance student learning outcomes across the college.

• Location: St Peter Claver College, Riverview
• Start date: Commencing January 2027
• Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
• Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + Middle Leader Allowance - Tier 2 + 12.75% Super
• Status: Full Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 8th November 2026
• Contact: **********@bne.catholic.edu.au | (07) 3810 5***

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

Looking for an exciting career opportunity in education? Look no further than St Peter Claver College!

As a Catholic school in the Marist tradition, we have been providing high-quality, co‑educational experiences to students in the Ipswich region since 1976. We believe in offering contemporary learning experiences and subject offerings that appeal to students across the academic spectrum.

Our teachers are committed to knowing each student as an individual and supporting them in achieving to their utmost capabilities; complemented by contemporary classroom environments and state of the art resourcing.
If you are passionate about education and looking to make a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dynamic team at St Peter Claver College. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Lead the designated program in the school.
• Supervise teachers engaged in the program throughout the school.
• Induct new teachers within the program (or supervise the induction where it is undertaken by another experienced teacher).
• Monitor program outcomes for students and address areas of concern through appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate the work of staff engaged in delivering the designated program in the light of the values and ethos of the school.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders (students, parents, school staff and other personnel) to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Organise program activities including resources, transport, operations, staff, etc.
• Keep abreast of best practice in the program area through on-going professional reading and research and providing for the professional learning of staff in line with these developments.
• Contribute to the leadership of the school through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings.
• Manage financial and material resources within the area of responsibility including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds.

About you

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

• Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
• Be a committed, practicing Catholic, or in an ecumenical school, a committed, practicing member of one of the faith traditions represented in that ecumenical school.
• Experience in school leadership, or a role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading academic, cultural, outreach, or sporting programs.
• Proven ability to supervise and support teaching staff across a school setting.
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate program logistics, resources, and operations.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with students, parents, staff, and external partners.
• Capacity to build and maintain partnerships with external organisations to enhance program outcomes.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school in all aspects of program leadership.
• Ability to lead professional learning aligned with current best practices and research.
• Active contribution to school leadership through participation in staff and leadership meetings.
• Competence in managing budgets and material resources responsibly.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

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.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment 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.