Consultant - Curriculum and Pedagogy (Secondary)

Commencement Date: May 2025 (To be negotiated)

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term, to 31 December 2025

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary Range: CCEO Level 8 - $139,695 to $155,208 Gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 11 May 2025, 11:00pm.

Catholic Education Services, Cairns

Catholic Education Services in the Diocese of Cairns is a dynamic and growing organisation that is actively inviting schools to co-create with us, schools that are places of rich learning for now and into the 22nd Century.

Our vision is to offer every student in every school a world class education enriched by their lived encounter with the Catholic Faith.

Catholic Education Services is committed to this vision through Co-Leadership with schools to build communities of learning that provide a safe, nurturing and academically challenging environment. Our schools are places where we create opportunities for every student and every staff member so that they are inspired to contribute to our society, innovate, explore possibilities, and achieve excellence.

About The Role

This position calls for a highly experienced educator with enthusiasm and commitment to work in a challenging and rewarding role, providing Catholic educational leadership for learning and teaching services through coordination, advocacy, representation and delivery of services to support the Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns.

In this role the Consultant will assume responsibility for supporting school leadership to implement the key areas of Curriculum, Pedagogy, Assessment and Reporting (CPAR) as they relate to the SIP (System Improvement Priorities) and the SAIP (School Annual Improvement Plan). Primarily, the role works with a portfolio of schools, drawing on expertise and currency of practice. The role holder, in partnership with schools and the Learning and Teaching Directorate will develop and implement a comprehensive professional learning program to enhance the professional capacity of staff.

This position provides support in the areas of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and data to those who hold leadership positions in schools and colleges, including specialist support in the above areas that are relevant to the learning needs of young people in the CEDC Special Assistance School, Holy Spirit College.

Essential

Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements

Formal Degree level qualifications in Education.
Minimum 5 years teaching experience.
Registered, or eligible to register with, Queensland College of Teachers.
Strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education.
Current drivers licence.
Ability to travel within/beyond the Diocese including overnight stays.
Promote child safety at all times.

Desired

School Leadership experience at a Middle or Senior level and/or varied teaching experiences with a focus on curriculum, pedagogy

and/or inclusion is highly valued.

Qualifications at post graduate level in educational leadership or related fields and commitment to ongoing professional growth.

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

Applications must include a resume and cover letter (not more than 3 pages), applicants will be assessed on the following selection criteria.

Sound understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos, mission, and objectives of Catholic education.
Excellent knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, QCAA Senior Secondary syllabi, effective pedagogical practices, and assessment informing instruction.
Ability to shape educational strategic thinking and drive continuous school and system improvement.
Ability to design and deliver whole school and targeted professional development to school leaders and teachers around curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and data.
Ability to cultivate productive working relationships and contribute towards a culture of trust and collaboration.

Catholic Education Services encourages applicants to apply ASAP, interviews may be offered before the closing date.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 2025 Position Description Consultant Curriculum and Pedagogy Secondary

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

For further enquiries: Please call (07) 4050 9722

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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