Primary Leader of Learning and Engagement - St Joseph's, COOMERA

Job Reference 23194_15/10/24
Closing date November 1, 2024
Location Kerkin Road South, Coomera QLD, Australia
Status Permanent

About this job

Estimated start date:  Primary Leader of Learning and Engagement
Position tenure:  Full Time | Permanent
Weeks worked: 
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required:
Salary level, range or hourly rate: $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + PLL Allowance + Super (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

St Josephs College Coomera is a Brisbane Catholic Education master planned co-educational College that opened in January 2019. Our first Seniors will graduate in 2024. The College is located in Coomera on the Northern Gold Coast, 40 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD.

St Joseph’s College, and its staff, are committed to the creation of an authentic Catholic community centred on learning growth and the encouragement, excellence and development of each childs character, intellect and spirit.

Our College community is focused on nurturing the “St Joseph’s Graduate”. This concept is a clearly articulated statement that outlines our intention in educating young people in a Catholic school in the Josephite tradition. Our education is dynamic and shaped by the leadership and action of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, a woman of courage, faith and an irrepressible desire to change the lives and journey of the children.

Explore our school website to learn more about us.



The Primary Leader of Learning and Engagement is responsible for supporting high levels of engagement, learning progress and achievement of each student and enhances teacher capacity and effectiveness by role modelling high-quality teaching and learning, mentoring and coaching, professional learning, collaboration and cooperation in all domains of schooling. The Primary Leader of Learning and Engagement has a pivotal role in supporting teachers and building collaborative relationships, working as part of a team to deliver improved educational outcomes for students consistent with the Brisbane Catholic Education Learning and Teaching Framework, Model of Pedagogy and key system strategies.

The position contributes to major initiatives of the school and with progressing the priorities of the School Strategic Renewal Plan. The Primary Leader of Learning and Engagement is responsible for the support of a phase of learning in the Primary and works as a middle leader between the classroom teacher and the Assistant Principal. They support administration, implementation of the Explicit Improvement Agenda and PB4L framework across the phase of learning, providing a layer of support beneath the Assistant Principal. Provide professional support in the use of data to track and monitor student behaviours at an individual, cohort and whole school level, working with teachers to make modifications to improve student outcomes, and plan for further learning.

Provide pastoral support for students at a layer between the classroom teacher and Assistant Principal. Responding to the needs of staff and students and offering coaching and mentoring when needed to build teacher capacity. Supporting a phase of learning with organisational and administrative responsibilities and accountabilities. Enhance teacher effectiveness and capacity to improve educational outcomes for students through demonstrating and promoting; PB4L processes and procedures and effective behaviour management strategies. Supporting the pastoral and well-being needs of students.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • 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 (WWC) 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. 

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

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

Contact:   Julie Lalor
Contact number:   07 5670 5500
Contact email:   scmr@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     01-Nov-2024