Head of Department

Job description:

About our school
St Bonaventure's College (P-12) is a Catholic co-educational school located in Flagstone. Our school offers a comprehensive education from Prep to Year 12, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

We are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of our students. Our curriculum is designed to promote academic excellence, spiritual growth, and personal development. At St Bonaventure's College, we value community, faith, and service, and we strive to instil these values in our students. Our modern facilities and dedicated staff support a wide range of extracurricular activities, ensuring that students have ample opportunities to explore their interests and talents. Join us at St Bonaventure's College, where we are dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

St Bonaventure's College is seeking a passionate, joy-filled, dynamic educator to fill the Middle Leadership position Head of Department (Religious Education and Service Learning).

• Location: St Bonaventure's College, Flagstone
• Start date: 21 January 2026
• Work hours: 30 hours/week
• Salary: $86,602 - $124,735 per annum (commensurate with experience) + Tier 4 Middle Leader Allowance + Superanuation
• Full Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 9 October 2025
• Contact: Anthony Elmore | |

About the opportunity

This Middle Leadership (Tier 4) position will report to the Head of College in the curriculum leadership of Religious Education and to the College Principal in the Service Learning and Religious Life of the College aspect of the role. Focused on collaborative work practices and supported by an outstanding team of Senior Leaders and support staff, the Head of Department (RE and Service Learning) will be a key member of the Middle Leadership Team. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate commitment to excellence and experience in leading and forming staff and students and in ensuring student voice and feedback is embedded in regular practice.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading the overall curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation across the school under the direction of Senior Leadership
• Applying contemporary learning and teaching research to classroom practice through whole-school professional development and targeted support for teacher improvement
• Collaborating with Curriculum Leaders, teaching staff, and Senior Leadership to review curriculum frameworks and plan future directions
• Leading teacher performance through professional dialogue, reflective practice, and formal/informal goal setting and appraisal
• Staying current with curriculum and pedagogy developments and guiding whole-school professional learning accordingly
• Providing induction and mentoring for beginning teachers in collaboration with Senior Leadership and Curriculum Leaders
• Supervising student learning across the school using internal and external data, and implementing strategic interventions
• Contributing to school leadership through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings
• Managing financial and material resources within the curriculum area, including budget planning and expenditure

About you

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

• Developed work programs in alignment with national, state, and local requirements.
• Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.
• Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.
• Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Having responsibility for a financial budget.

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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