Position: Curriculum Leader - Science
Commencing Date: 20January 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: $84,077-$121,092 per annum pending experience + $18,967 per annum ML Allowance (Tier 3)
Closing Date: Monday, 25 November 2024 unless filled prior
St Anthony's Catholic College is one of Townsville's best schools offering a Prep to Year 12 Catholic education, located in the rapidly growing Deeragun and Northern Beaches precinct with its motto being "Let Your Light Shine". It is a Townsville Catholic school in the Franciscan tradition and our community continues to be animated by the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated in a peaceful bushland setting with extensive grounds and is well-resourced to support a committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students.
About the role
St Anthony's Catholic College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Curriculum Leader - Science. This is a full time, permanent teaching position with an overlaying full time, fixed term appointment to Curriculum Leader - Science commencing 20 January 2025, with the Curriculum Leader appointment concluding on 17 January 2027 at the end of our current Curriculum Leader cycle.
The role of the Curriculum Leader – Science is to support the mission of St Anthony’s Catholic College through leadership of the learning and teaching program. This involves developing appropriate curriculum in line with national, state and local requirements; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels; ensuring 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 college; and prudently administering available resources.
The Curriculum Leader – Science at St Anthony’s Catholic College demonstrates leadership in three dimensions: leadership of teaching and learning; human leadership and strategic leadership. Curriculum Leaders also demonstrate an understanding of, commitment to and support for the values and ethos of Catholic education.
The Curriculum Leader – Science is appointed by the Principal, is responsible to the Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning, and operates under the auspice of Townsville Catholic Education.
To join this vibrant school community, you'll need
* To have knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
* To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
* To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities
* To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional learning community
* To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement
Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other
* Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
* Current Driver’s Licence
* Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
What we offer
* Competitive Salary
* Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
* Modern facilities, equipment and resources
* 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
* Deferred Salary Scheme
* Access to corporate health schemes
* Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
* Access to Employee Assistance Program
* Leadership development opportunities
* Firm lifelong teacher networks
* Well-being programs and initiatives
Please see the Teacher Position Description and Curriculum Leader Position Description for more information.
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing from you.
* Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
* Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
* Upload a current resume
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close at 3.00pm Monday, 25 November 2024 unless filled prior.
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