Middle Leader

Position: Middle Leader - English and Languages 
Commencing Date:  Monday, 8 August, 2022
Salary Range: $92,497 - $125,720 per annum pending experience
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term (Maternity Leave coverage)
Incentives: ITAS and IPRASS Allowance
Closing Date: Friday, 10 June 2022

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 450 students. Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with “Christ Our Light”. Our students, staff, and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment. Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal. We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual. We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just. Students, staff, and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect.

About the role

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is seeking an experienced and dedicated Middle Leader - English and Languages. This role is a Full Time, Fixed Term position for 14 months.

The role of the Middle Leader – English and Languages is to support the mission of the College through leadership of specific academic, cultural, outreach, sporting or other defined programs offered to students and/or the College community. The Middle Leader 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 Middle Leader 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 Middle Leader demonstrates leadership in three dimensions: leadership of teaching and learning, human leadership and strategic leadership. The Curriculum Coordinator 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 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 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
• It is a requirement of this role that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required as a pre-commencement document. 

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrates active pastoral engagement, authentic witness, sacramental participation and leadership in the life of the Church.

For detailed information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary $92,497 - $125,720 per annum pending experience
• ITAS and IPRASS Allowance
• 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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Firm lifelong teacher networks
• Well-being programs and initiatives.

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and 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 is recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

How to apply

• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• 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 
• Attach a copy of your Covid-19 Vaccination Evidence.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 5pm Friday, 10 June 2022.

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