Curriculum Leader (Pedagogy & Student Growth) - Mt Maria College, MITCHELTON
Mt Maria College (Mitchelton) · MITCHELTON, QLD
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Mt Maria College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with an enrolment of over 1160 students. A school in the Marist tradition, we also draw upon the richness of the Good Samaritan and Good Shepherd charisms as we bring faith and learning to life for our students.
Our passionate staff are committed to preparing this generation of young people for the future – nurturing strong minds and igniting compassionate hearts. While our students leave our College with an excellent education, we are just as proud that they graduate with well-developed life skills, nurtured faith, strong friendships, and positive values fashioned by the rich experiences they share at our College. All members of our College community are valued, respected and encouraged to maximise their opportunities. Our contemporary campus is located in the heart of Mitchelton, easily accessible by rail and bus. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Drive the school’s mission by leading learning and teaching at a strategic level. Develop curriculum aligned with national, state, and local standards; implement effective pedagogies; supervise teaching and learning quality; use data to inform decisions; build partnerships; and manage resources responsibly.
- Location: Mt Maria College, Mitchelton
- Start date: 27 April 2026
- Work hours: 30 hours/week
- Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + Middle Leader Tier 4 allowance + superannuation
- Status: Full Time Continuing (With initial appointment to Middle Leader position until December 2026)
- Ad close date: 3 May 2026
- Contact: 07 3550 3400 | mtmariame@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
The Curriculum Leader (Pedagogy & Student Growth) supports the mission of the school by providing strong leadership in learning and teaching. This includes guiding the development of curriculum aligned with national, state and local requirements; promoting effective pedagogical practice; ensuring high‑quality student learning through informed supervision; using data to drive decision‑making; fostering partnerships within and beyond the school; and managing resources responsibly.
This is continuing teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Curriculum Leader (Pedagogy & Student Growth) position including Middle Leader Allowance - Tier 4, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2026). Two subsequent three-year appointments with the Middle Leader Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Leading the overall curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation across the school under the direction of Senior Leadership
- Applying contemporary learning and teaching research to classroom practice through whole-school professional development and targeted support for teacher improvement
- Collaborating with Curriculum Leaders, teaching staff, and Senior Leadership to review curriculum frameworks and plan future directions
- Leading teacher performance through professional dialogue, reflective practice, and formal/informal goal setting and appraisal
- Staying current with curriculum and pedagogy developments and guiding whole-school professional learning accordingly
- Providing induction and mentoring for beginning teachers in collaboration with Senior Leadership and Curriculum Leaders
- Supervising student learning across the school using internal and external data, and implementing strategic interventions
- Contributing to school leadership through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings
- Managing financial and material resources within the curriculum area, including budget planning and expenditure
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Developed work programs in alignment with national, state, and local requirements.
- Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.
- Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.
- Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.
- Having responsibility for a financial budget.
- For this position you are/not required to be Catholic. (update or delete)
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