Primary Learning Leader

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

Summary

Play a pivotal role in supporting teachers, fostering collaboration, and driving improved student outcomes.

• Location: St Mary's Catholic College - Kingaroy (P)
• Start date: 27/10/ /10/2028
  
  (This is a substantive 3-year PLL appointment with a further 3 years offered subject to a positive review. You will also have permanency attached to your underlying teaching contract)
• Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
• Salary: $86, $124, PLL Allowance + super
• Status: Full Time Fixed Term/Variation
• Ad close date: 26/10/2025
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About our school

Saint Mary's Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 College with an enrolment of over 280 students, offering families a co-educational pathway to life-long learning. The College has been proudly serving the families of the South Burnett region since 1990, following the amalgamation of the St Mary's Parish Primary and Secondary Schools. The College has a master planned school campus environment along with a vision for education in a contemporary world.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Kingaroy is a wine-growing region, only 2&1/2 hours' drive north-west of Brisbane. As the central town of the South Burnett region, Kingaroy offers services, shopping facilities, recreational clubs and industries expected in much larger towns. With a population of around 10,000, residents have an opportunity to be involved and become part of the local community, while enjoying the quiet lifestyle of this country town.

Saint Mary's Catholic College, Kingaroy, provides teachers with additional financial and employment benefits through the Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RAIS). Talk to us today about what's on offer Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Providing professional support in the use of data to track student progress at individual, cohort and whole school level, making modifications to improve student outcomes, and plan for further learning.
• Providing teachers with feedback on classroom pedagogy and planning.
• Supporting teachers in the use of formative assessment to inform teaching and curriculum decision making.
• Promoting and facilitating an understanding of the literacy and numeracy demands and practices within each curriculum area.
• Monitoring and analysing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student achievement data in literacy to accelerate literacy progress.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Mentoring, coaching and advising teachers on classroom pedagogy and planning.
• Strong data analysis skills to track student progress and inform instructional adjustments, inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student progress.
• Experience in promoting and facilitating literacy and numeracy strategies across curriculum areas.
• Expertise in using formative assessments to guide curriculum decisions and improve student learning.
• Knowledge of literacy and numeracy strategies across various curriculum areas to support teachers.
• For this position you are required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

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

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane 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.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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