Curriculum Leader - Religious Education

Townsville Catholic Education • Annandale, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Cross Catholic College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Curriculum Leader - Religious Education. This is a full-time, permanent teaching role with a 3 year fixed-term appointment to the Curriculum Leader - Religious Education position commencing 18 January 2027. The role supports the Catholic identity and mission of Southern Cross Catholic College by ensuring Religious Education is delivered as a high quality academic discipline and is authentically connected to the faith life, mission and Marian tradition of the College. Guided by Catholic values, you’ll demonstrate authentic leadership that nurtures faith, compassion and community. Your ability to model integrity, foster relationships and create an inclusive, supportive environment will be key to the ongoing success of both students and staff. Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work. 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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Requirements

• Registered teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Extensive classroom experience.
• Deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum.
• Deep understanding of QCAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to lead and mentor others.
• Proven ability to build collaborative teams.
• Proven ability to translate data into meaningful improvement.
• Lead with integrity.
• Model our Catholic ethos in practice.
• Motivated by helping both students and staff flourish.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Religious Education is delivered as a high quality academic discipline.
• Authentically connecting Religious Education to the faith life, mission and Marian tradition of the College.
• Demonstrating authentic leadership that nurtures faith, compassion and community.
• Modeling integrity, fostering relationships and creating an inclusive, supportive environment.
• Leading and mentoring others.
• Building collaborative teams.
• Translating data into meaningful improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
• Deferred Salary Scheme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed