English Teaching and Learning Leader - Unity College, CALOUNDRA
Date: 8 Oct 2025
Location: CALOUNDRA WEST, QLD, AU, 4551
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Unity College is a P-12 Ecumenical College, in the Catholic and Uniting Church traditions, based in Caloundra. As part of Brisbane Catholic Education, our co-educational College aims to be a welcoming and supportive community of people who respect ourselves, each other and the environment. Our school seeks to provide a holistic education, striving for excellence through the teaching and demonstration of the Christian message. We are a school which provides a student-focussed education in a safe environment, and which creates equal opportunity for all to develop their full potential. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Support the school’s mission by leading learning and teaching. This includes developing curriculum aligned with national, state, and local standards; implementing effective pedagogies; supervising teaching quality and student learning; using data analysis to guide decisions; building internal and external partnerships; and managing resources responsibly.
- Location: Unity College, Caloundra
- Start date: 21 January 2026
- Work hours: 30 hours/week
- Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + ML Tier 3 Allowance + superannnuation
- Full Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 8 November 2025
- Contact: pscaloundra@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
Unity College, Caloundra is seeking an English Teaching and Learning Leader.
This is a continuing teaching appointment, with a one year initial appointment as an English Teaching and Learning Leader, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2026). Two subsequent three-year appointments as English Teaching and Learning Leader can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Leading the coordination of designated curriculum areas taught in the school
- Applying contemporary research and data analysis to classroom practice through professional development, staff supervision, and induction of new teachers
- Providing pastoral care for staff engaged in the designated curriculum areas
- Coordinating and developing work programs aligned with national, state, and local requirements
- Staying current with curriculum developments and supporting staff learning through ongoing professional reading and research
- Managing assessment, moderation, and reporting processes, including accurate record-keeping
- Supervising teaching quality through collegial planning, moderation, classroom observation, and reflective practice
- Monitoring student learning outcomes using performance data and implementing appropriate interventions
- Contributing to school leadership through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings
- Managing financial and material resources, including budget planning and expenditure
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- A minimum of 5 years experience as Teacher.
- 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 requirement:
- 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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