Head of Maths - St Augustine's College, Cairns
- Lead the Maths department at St Augustine's College, ensuring effective teaching and learning programs.
- Implement curriculum in line with educational requirements and monitor student learning outcomes.
- Support the ethos of Catholic Education and contribute to a child safe organisation.
Head of Maths
Contract Dates: 18 January 2027 - 18 January 2030
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
This position holds a substantive permanent Teaching role
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, Thursday 12 November 2026
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 Description.pdf
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
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Enquiries
Heath McKenzie- Director of Administration
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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
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