Curriculum Adviser

Position: Curriculum Adviser
Salary Range: $133,747 - $150,533 per annum pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Commencing Date: January 2022
Closing Date: Friday, 03 December 2021

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.

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 Office is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Curriculum Adviser. This is a Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract commencing in January 2022.

About the role

This role is one of partnership with the leadership of TCE and the community of Principals in the integration and alignment of systemic and school community perspectives and priorities.

The Curriculum Adviser reports to the Education Consultant and works collaboratively within a team that provides support to teachers and senior staff in schools to ensure the provision of a quality Catholic education. The Curriculum Adviser is also a member of the Learning and Teaching Team and has an indirect report to the Director – Learning and Teaching.

The main responsibility of the Curriculum Adviser is the support of Catholic education and school leadership in the development and maintenance of quality educational outcomes in schools in the Diocese of Townsville. 

The Curriculum Adviser is accountable for effectively supporting a cluster of 8-11 schools in the delivery of curriculum, curriculum review, renewal and related initiatives.  A key focus for this role is coaching and support to build capacity at system and school level to create and manage learning environments relating to learning and teaching with the intention of improving student learning outcomes.

The role supports the system in strengthening the ability to be outcomes oriented, student-centred and data informed to maximise the learning achievements for all students.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide specialist curriculum advice in accordance with the System Learning Framework. Support Principals, school leaders and teachers in creating and managing positive learning environments with the intention of improving student learning outcomes
• Working under the guidance of the Education Consultant and the Director - Learning and Teaching, proactively liaise with schools to ensure the early identification of support needs and the timely sharing of important information
• Through the Service Team, collaborate directly with Principals, Curriculum Leaders and Learning and Teacher Advisers to co-construct the school’s annual school improvement goals which best meets the individual needs of the school considering its learning environment and unique context
• Proactively support school communities in the improvement of learning outcomes for students through motivation, consultation and delivery of appropriate services. Promote curriculum renewal and related initiatives through the delivery and/or coordination of quality professional development opportunities for teachers
• Identify and monitor the Australian Curriculum and Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority implications within and across Catholic schools in the system and coordinate timely communication and support
• Foster an environment of mutual support for growth and professional development by coordinating networking and cluster support for school curriculum leaders and teachers, and by collaborating directly with school service team peers along the other members of the Learning and Teaching Team to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of advice and to support to a cluster of schools
• Drawing on specialist advice from the system Learning & Teaching Advisers, manage planning for the support of professional development and renewal of teachers in learning and teaching practices
• Provide specialist advice to both the Education Consultant (this position’s direct supervisor) and the Director of Learning & Teaching (indirect supervisor) and monitor the development and implementation of government educational policy and procedures as it impacts on Catholic schools in the Townsville system.

About you

Experience

• Recent Catholic school based experience within the P-12 range
• Demonstrated successful experience coaching and supporting school staff to implement curriculum, and competency in preparing and presenting professional development for teachers in an adult learning environment
• Experience in curriculum development and innovation.
• Demonstrated successful experience in educational leadership is considered an advantage

Knowledge

• Sound understanding of the Mission and Purpose of Catholic Education
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant curriculum, policies, initiatives and current research including the Australian curriculum/senior syllabi and the ability to build the capacity of principals and teachers in curriculum delivery
• Understanding of curriculum directions at State and National levels
• Knowledge of the Queensland College of Teacher Registration requirements and AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers and the Principal Standard requirements.
• Knowledge of Diocesan policies and procedures

Skills

• Ability to successfully plan, implement and evaluate projects and professional learning strategies supporting education for students in the P-12 range
• Competency in preparing and presenting professional development in an adult learning environment. Knowledge of the Australian Charter for the Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders would be an advantage
• Demonstrated contemporary skills and knowledge regarding curriculum, teacher development, effective pedagogy, appropriate assessment and outcomes focused education, Catholic education policies and Learning and Teaching priorities
• Strong communication skills to enable successful team membership in a matrix structure which involves broad collaboration across office directorates and schools, while maintaining a focus on supporting the understanding of the learner and the learning process
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a broad stakeholder group

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by the Queensland Government (if not registered with the Queensland College of Teachers)
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field
• Registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• Full accreditation to teach/teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel within and beyond the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Desirable Criteria

• Masters qualification in a related field
  
  *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.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary starting: $133,747 - $150,533 per annum pending experience
• Access to a company motor vehicle in line with TCE guidelines
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a  co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

1. Please complete the application form below
2. Upload a current resume 
3. Upload a cover letter to support your application.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO Human Resources recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

Application close: 5pm Friday, 03 December 2021.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

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