Full-time, until 2028

Foster a love of the humanities in students and lead a dedicated team! We are seeking a vibrant and dynamic individual for the Position of Leadership Humanities within our Leadership team. In this role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of innovative programs that enhance the learning experience of our students while inspiring them to engage critically with literature, history, philosophy, and the arts.

With a focus on cultivating an inclusive and engaging environment, you’ll collaborate with fellow learning leaders, staff, and the broader community to encourage interdisciplinary approaches that value diverse perspectives and promote critical thinking. As a leader, you will be responsible for mentoring educators, overseeing curriculum development, and ensuring high standards of academic excellence. Your passion for the humanities and commitment to education will directly impact our students’ intellectual growth and personal development.

Join us in our mission to empower the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders through the transformative power of the humanities. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our students and the wider community, as we emphasise the importance of understanding and appreciating the rich tapestry of human experience through the study of humanities.

To be successful you will have qualifications in teaching and be currently registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). You will:

be accredited to teach in a Catholic school (or be working towards such an accreditation)

demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills that will see you effortlessly cultivate effective working relationships across the College.

demonstrate drive, passion, a positive attitude, and proactive approach towards your work, understanding the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in building trust and a positive learning community across the College.

have demonstrated understanding and knowledge of current and educational trends, issues, policies, and directions.

proactively develop strategies that will ensure education opportunities for students to reach their goals.

have excellent organisational skills, planning, analytical and data mining capabilities.

be a resourceful leader and team member who can operate in a mentoring, collaborative and inclusive manner.

About Catherine McAuley College Bendigo

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is a co-educational year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school and a member of the vibrant network of Mercy Education Limited, schools around Australia, Catherine McAuley College staff benefit from a professional environment, which has been cultivated over the 148 years of the school’s heritage.

The Mercy values of compassion, courage, respect, justice, service and hospitality guide our way and our touchstone statement supports these values: ‘inspiring members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve’.

The College is situated across two campuses: St Mary’s Campus, Barkly Street Bendigo (Years 10-12) and Coolock Campus, McIvor Hwy, Junortoun (Years 7 – 9). The current enrolment is approximately 1500 students with a significant growth forecast and plans well underway for further exciting future developments.

The College is a reGEN school committed to promoting and adopting an integrated curriculum approach to sustainable living including respecting, conserving, and renewing our global environment.

We are dedicated to developing students who are critical and creative thinkers, with the skills to be self-motivated in the pursuit of knowledge. Our students are empowered to see themselves as positive agents of change, who are called to participate actively and ethically in society as young men and women of Mercy.

To explore what happens in our learning areas across both campuses, please visit our website, take a virtual tour or look through Open House which also includes further 3D tours .

How to Apply

1. Provide a cover letter and your current Resume, including at least two professional referees – all applications are to be addressed to the Principal, Mr Brian Turner

2. Complete and include an Application for Employment – Teacher which is accessible via the website.

3. Email applications to the People and Culture mailbox: [email protected]

Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025.

More information

For more information on this role, please contact Frank Dullard, Executive Deputy Principal Staff & Administration on 5445 9100 or [email protected].

Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) 2022.