Middle Leader - Curriculum Leader - Science

Position:  Middle Leader - Curriculum Leader - Science Commencing Date:  20 January 2025 Tenure: Full Time, Fixed-Term (Full Time, Permanent Teaching role with a 3-Year, Fixed-Term Appointment to the Middle Leader position)  Salary Range: $84,077 - $121,092 per annum pending experience + $12,648 ML Allowance + Super + Allowances Classification: Middle Leadership - Tier 2 Incentives:   IPRASS and ITAS Allowance Closing Date: Monday, 11 November 2024 unless filled prior Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa  is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 450 students.
Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with "Christ Our Light".
Our students, staff, and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment.
Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal.
We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual.
We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just.
Students, staff, and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect.
About the role Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa   is seeking an experienced and dedicated Middle Leader - Curriculum Leader - Science .
This position is a Full Time, Permanent teaching role with a 3 year fixed term appointment to the Middle Leader position and commences 20 January 2025 .
While this role will see you working in a Middle Leader capacity, the position will also include a component of classroom teaching as part of your duties.
The Middle Leader - Curriculum Leader - Science supports the mission of Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa through leadership of the learning and teaching program.
The 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 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.
The Acting Science Curriculum Leader demonstrates leadership in three dimensions: leadership of teaching and learning, human leadership and strategic leadership.
The Acting Science Curriculum Leader also demonstrates an understanding of, commitment to and support for the values and ethos of Catholic education.
Key Accountabilities The position of Curriculum Leader is responsible for: 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.
The Curriculum Leader will be responsible to achieve this by: Coordinating the development of work programs according to national, state and local requirements Coordinating assessment, moderation and reporting programs Keeping abreast of developments within the curriculum area through on-going professional reading and research, and providing for the professional learning of staff with these developments Engaging in professional discourse with staff on an individual and departmental basis with regular meetings Supervising the quality of teaching practice through activities such collegial planning, moderation, classroom observation and facilitation of reflective teaching practice Supervising the quality of student learning through analysis of student performance data and addressing areas of concern through appropriate interventions Managing financial material resources within the area of responsibility including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds.
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.
Please see the Teacher Position Description and Middle Leader Position Description for more information.
What we offer Competitive Salary: $84,077 - $121,092 per annum pending experience + $12,648 ML Allowance + Super IPRASS and ITAS Allowance 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 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, 11 November 2024 unless filled prior.
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