Overview
Location: Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw
Job No: TCE4860
Commencement Date: 18 January 2027
Location: Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw
Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 pending experience + Super + Middle Leader Allowance (Tier 2 = $16,280; Tier 3 = $19,535)
These are full-time, permanent teaching roles with a fixed-term appointment to the Curriculum Leader position concluding in 2030.
Role purpose
The Curriculum Leader supports the mission of Mary Help of Christians Catholic College through leadership of the learning and teaching program. The role ensures that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels. Successful applicants will demonstrate leadership in three dimensions: teaching and learning, human leadership and strategic leadership.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for teaching and learning across the curriculum, ensuring high-quality pedagogy and student outcomes.
- Lead, mentor and develop teaching staff; build collaborative teams and translate data into meaningful improvements.
- Model and promote a Catholic ethos, integrity, and inclusive, supportive environments for students and staff.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment practices and alignment with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
- Collaborate with leaders to implement school improvement initiatives and monitor progress against targets.
Qualifications and requirements
- Registered teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers.
- Extensive classroom experience in the Arts.
- Deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor others, build collaborative teams and translate data into improvement.
- Commitment to Catholic values and staff/student wellbeing.
Location context
Townsville-area context: Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends regional city energy with a welcoming community. Proximity to Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef offers a vibrant, outdoor-focused lifestyle.
Note: Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe environment for children, including working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is committed to child safety.
Desirable information
Please review the teachers’ position description here. Applications close 10 August 2026.
About us
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment with a focus on care for the individual. Our staff are central to achieving our mission. We offer benefits to support professional and personal well-being:
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Salary packaging options
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
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Application and assessment process
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