Position: Middle Leader - Pastoral
Commencement Date: 19 January 2026
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (Full Time, Permanent Teaching role with a 1 Year Fixed Term Appointment to the Middle Leader position)
Salary Range: $86,600 to $124,725 per annum pending experience + $13,024 Middle Leader Allowance per annum
Closing Date: Monday, 1 September 2025 unless filled prior

As TCE’s newest school and Townsville’s first Catholic co-educational secondary college, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College opened in 2025 with five Year 7 classes. In 2026, we will expand to include Year 8, growing to a 7-12 community of over 800 students by 2030. Our dynamic community will continue to grow, with a range of teaching and middle leadership opportunities emerging in coming years. Aspiring middle leaders are encouraged to apply now.

The college is focused on nurturing the potential of every student. We invite them to a culture of learning, service and compassion while preparing them to become well-rounded, compassionate, adaptable, and forward-thinking individuals. With a commitment to Catholic faith and culture, academic excellence, character development, and 21st-century critical and creative thinking, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College offers a stimulating and inclusive learning environment for students aged 11 to 18.

About the role

Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Leader - Year 7. This is a permanent teaching role with a one year fixed-term appointment to the Middle Leader position for 2026. The successful candidate will be eligible for a further three-year fixed-term contract with the commencement of the new middle leader cycle in 2027.

This exciting role supports the mission of the College through the leadership and implementation of pastoral care and wellbeing programs and processes for a specified year level cohort at the college. The successful applicant will be able to articulate a vision for the pastoral care and wellbeing of students in Year 7 at the college and play a crucial role in establishing routines, expectations and wellbeing supports which are vital for a successful transition to secondary school.

The Principal also welcomes applications from experienced upper primary teachers who desire a transition to teaching in the secondary context.

To join in this vibrant school community, you'll need

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 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 Position Description and Middle Leader Position Description for more information.

What we offer

Competitive Salary range

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 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

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.