Position: Secondary Teacher + Academic Leader (Mathematics)
Commencing Date: 22 April 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent Teaching Role with a Fixed Term Appointment to Middle Leader role
Salary Range: $84,077 - $121,092 per annum pending experience + $12,648 per annum ML Allowance
Classification: Middle Leadership - Tier 2
Closing Date: Monday 7 April 2025 unless filled prior

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is a secondary co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 12. The school is a member of the Marist Brothers’ network and has strong links with St Francis School, Ayr and St Colman's School, Home Hill enabling a total experience of Catholic education for the student. The school provides quality education with a broad curriculum base within a caring Christian environment. Opportunities exist for those students seeking an academic education along with those seeking a more vocational direction.

About the role

Burdekin Catholic High School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Secondary Teacher + Academic Leader - Mathematics. This is a permanent teaching role with a fixed term appointment to the Academic Leader position commencing 22 April 2025 (all Middle Leader appointment conclude 17 January 2026). The successful applicant will be required to teach Mathematics.

The Academic Leader - Mathematics supports the mission of Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr through leadership of the learning and teaching program. The Academic Leader - Mathematics 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 Academic Leader - Mathematics 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 Academic Leader - Mathematics demonstrates leadership in three dimensions: leadership of teaching and learning, human leadership and strategic leadership. The Academic Leader - Mathematics also demonstrates an understanding of, commitment to and support for the values and ethos of Catholic education.

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 the 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.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrates active pastoral engagement, authentic witness, sacramental participation and leadership in the life of the Church
• Professional activity through membership of professional association/s and on-going professional development.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the role, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

For detailed information about the role, please refer to the Teacher Position Description and the Middle Leader Position Description.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• 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
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

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.

Townsville Catholic Education 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 checks 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.

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 contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees
• 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 close 3pm Monday, 7 April 2025 unless filled prior.

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