Curriculum Leader - Arts | St Mary's College, Toowoomba

St Mary's College, Toowoomba | 5-12 

• Full Time | Initial three (3) year contract with a permanent teacher appointment
• Middle Leader Tier 2 + complexity unit | $96,967 – $132,905 per annum plus super
• Commencing from 15 January 2024

St Mary’s College has a strong tradition and outstanding reputation for providing high quality boys’ education; having been a part of the Toowoomba community for over 125 years. With a focus on forming today’s boys into men for tomorrow, the College boasts a well-regarded and engaging program of learning, culture, sport, service-learning and wellbeing. Staff, families and students have a common mission based on empowering students to be men of faith, integrity, action and excellence. For its staff, St Mary’s provides a vibrant workplace, catering for a range of interests in a dynamic environment where professionalism, community spirit and a strong work ethic are valued. Find out more about the College on Facebook.  

Joining a team of over 100 skilled professionals, you will be supported to succeed beyond the classroom. This role will see you:

• create safe, inclusive and challenging learning environments 
• engage with the school community within and beyond the classroom to empower students to create a better world, using their education  
• establish positive relationships including engagement in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development 
• use state of the art technology to contextualise and expand students’ modes and breadth of learning

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description and the TCS Leadership Framework.

Selection Criteria: 

• demonstrated commitment to Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice tradition
• demonstrated capacity to inspire others to the shared vision of the College
• demonstrated capacity to lead a team and sustain effective relationships within and beyond the College community 
• understanding of texts and literacy strategies relevant to Boy's Education

Joining a network of 32 schools and the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office, professional growth opportunities abound.

St Mary’s College and Toowoomba Catholic Schools are invested in the formation and growth of their people, with regular and ongoing professional development and capacity building a focus for all staff.

As a valued member of the College’s team, you will have access to system and College induction, annual Staff Development Programs and be a part of a professional network from across the Toowoomba Diocese. 

Collaborating and working hand in hand with an engaging and inspiring principal and a committed leadership team your experience and expertise will enhance the well-established identity of the College. Through accessing the range of visiting Education Officers, you will be supported to build on the programs and resources in the College that enable the Religious Life of the School and engage all in contemporary expressions of the College’s charism.

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest inland city. Toowoomba has a great community and vibrant culture. This is coupled with a great family vibe where high quality education options are many, from Kindergarten to University; and a wide range of recreational pursuits provide something for everyone.  

As one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland, Toowoomba has a range of new and emerging infrastructure, housing and public space developments. Boasting an international airport, three hospitals, retail development and destination dining precincts, it is quickly gaining a reputation to surpass its bigger city counterparts.  

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer. 

Please address your application to Brendan Stewart, Principal, St Mary's College. 

Click 'apply' to submit and include 

• a cover letter, of no more than two pages highlighting your demonstrated skills and experience
• your resume, to include the names of two current professional referees (one must be your current Principal). 

To discuss this role or future opportunities, please contact the Principal, Brendan Stewart, by email ********@stmaryscollege.com or by phone 07 4631 7***.

Applications close Thursday, 11 January 2024

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2019 – 2023.