Acting Head of English

7 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns Full time $86,600 - $144,259 per year

Acting Head of English
Contract Dates:
6 October 2025 to 5 December 2025

Employment Type:
Full Time, Fixed term

Salary Range:
Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 3 allowance $19,535 gross per annum FTE

OR

Proficient 5 and above: $144,259 FTE gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications:
3pm, Friday 12 September 2025

St Augustine's College, Cairns
As a Catholic College for boys (Year 7 – Year 12) in the Marist tradition, the Gospel is at the heart of all we do. Everyday moments of prayer, reflection and peacefulness in the light of the Gospel have a formative influence on the culture of our College. We consciously seek to adopt St Marcellin Champagnat's vision that "to educate young people, you must love them, and love them all equally".

About The Role
The role of the Head of Department is to support the mission of the school through leadership of the learning and teaching program. This involves implementing appropriate curriculum in line with national, state and local requirements; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels; monitoring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision; utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; developing appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Head of Department Position

Work Requirements

  • Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
  • Professional qualifications in Education
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
  • 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
  • Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

To Apply
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website .

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries
Heath McKenzie- Director of Administration

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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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