Senior Pathways and VET Curriculum Leader

Contract full-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsvillle (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia)

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Job Reference TCE619
Closing date October 30, 2020, 4 p.m.
LocationAbergowrie QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Contract
Contact 07 4773 0900
recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

About this job

St Teresa's College, Abergowrie is a Catholic secondary boy's boarding college.  Located in an ideal rural setting in the heart of the Herbert River Valley, the College is approximately 30 km north west of Ingham and situated on Warrgamay land.  The main industries are sugarcane, forestry, and cattle.  Abergowrie is close to Wallaman Falls which is the highest single drop waterfall in Australia and the beautiful Broadwater National Park. 

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.  

St Teresa's College, Abergowrie is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Pathways and VET Curriculum Leader. This role is a Full Time, 3 Year contract commencing in Term 1, 2021. 

About the role

The Senior Pathways and VET Curriculum Leader supports the mission of St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie through leadership of the learning and teaching program. The Curriculum Leader will ensure that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels and will ensure quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision. The Curriculum Leader will utilise thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions and develop appropriate partnerships within and outside of the college, along with prudently administering available resources.

Key Accountabilities

  • Leading the overall coordination of designated curriculum areas taught in the college
  • The application of contemporary learning and teaching research and data analysis to classroom practice through professional development and supervision of staff engaged in these areas
  • Supervision of teachers engaged in an area of curriculum
  • Induction of new teachers within an area of curriculum
  • Pastoral care of staff engaged in a designated area of curriculum
  • Contributing to the leadership of the college through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings
  • Regularly communicating with the College Leadership Team regarding issues of interest or concern.
  • Other appropriate duties as required by the Principal and College Leadership Team

Applicants that have experience in Boys' Education, boarding school environments or working in a rural/remote area are highly desirable. 

What we offer
In addition to the pure thrill of seeing your students take significant educational leaps, we also offer a range of additional benefits to our teachers, including:

  • Competitive Salary Range: $87,467 - $116,060 (pending experience)
  • Salary packaging options 
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Corporate health insurance 
  • Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
  • Well-being programs and initiatives

Please see Position Description for further information about teaching in Catholic Education. 

How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested to hear from you.

  • Complete the application form
  • Attach a written cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experiences to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
  • Attach your current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees
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