St Joseph’s School | Tara | P-6

Curriculum Coordinator and Deputiser

Full time | 30 hours per week | Includes a teaching load

Fixed term | 19 January 2026 to 17 January 2027

$86,599 - $147,048 per annum plus super

This appointment also attracts a Deputiser allowance of $5399 per annum.

Applications close Sunday, 2 November 2025

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The Opportunity

As the Curriculum Coordinator, you will work in collaboration with the Principal to develop, monitor and support teachers in the delivery of teaching and learning programs across the school.

You will assist the Principal by

providing leadership and coordination in a specific area of delegated responsibility

emphasising the centrality of teaching and learning in the life and work of the school

providing leadership in any other areas delegated by the Principal

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description and the TCS Leadership Framework.

About You

Experienced teacher with proven understanding and competency in the delivery of evidence based pedagogy and curriculum design

Committed to creating a nurturing learning environment

Hold or be eligible to hold, registration as a teacher in Queensland

As a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

Financial Benefits: What’s in it for you

Fortnightly Isolated Teachers Assistance Scheme (ITAS)

Bi-annual Incentive Payments Remote Areas Staff Schedule (IPRASS)

Accommodation allowance

Reimbursement of removalist costs

Review the full range of Financial Benefits

About the school

St Joseph’s School emphasises ‘community’ - principals, teachers, staff and parents working together with the wider community to educate and develop each child - emotionally, academically, physically, socially and spiritually. As a small, well-resourced school they are achieving educational excellence as they create a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive place of learning. Staff are valued and supported as they continue their own learning journey with a range of in-school and off-site professional learning options. With a strong multi-age and early years curriculum, quality classroom management, integrated Indigenous education, and lived Catholic school identity - St Joseph’s has much to offer both staff, students and their families.

The community you will be joining

Living and working in a town like Tara means you too can enjoy being part of a warm and welcoming regional community. Sport, history, nature, outdoor pursuits and cultural events draw people together and becoming involved is easy and you too can experience a warm outback welcome extended to all that come to live here. The staff at St Joseph's School, Tara have made meaningful connections with each other and their community. All staff are now passionate locals who came for a short time, fell in love with the place and decided to stay and make the Tara area their home.

Grow with us

As a Curriculum Coordinator with Toowoomba Catholic Schools, you will be joining a network of 32 schools, that, with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office form Toowoomba Catholic Schools. Through our shared purpose, enabling full and flourishing lives we support staff and students to reach their potential.

You will receive regular support from visiting Education Officers and allied health professionals - experts who will help you advance your advisory skills, pedagogy and resource development. You will also be part of a professional network and given the opportunity to attend targeted professional development hosted by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office.

How to apply

Please address your application to Kylie Williams, Principal, St Joseph's School, Tara. Click 'apply' to submit and include:

a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Leadership Framework and Key Result Areas in the Role Description.

your resume

If you require further information about this role, please contact Principal, Kylie Williams by email [email protected].

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.