Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract until September 2030
Closing Date for Applications: 11:00pm, 15 September 2025
Catholic Education, Cairns
Our schools are nestled amongst ancient rainforests, pristine waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. And you can forget spending hours in the car or on a packed train. The hustle and bustle of the capital cities does not compare to our laidback commute.
About the Role
The Executive Manager, Learning and Teaching is a leadership role that provides expertise, advice, support and reports to the Director Engagement - Wellbeing & Learning on strategy, policy, innovation, and research.
This role will lead strategic initiatives to enhance curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and reporting across our schools. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders to drive professional development, support inclusive education practices, and ensure alignment with national and diocesan priorities. The position also oversees key projects, funding compliance, and data-informed decision-making to improve student outcomes. If you're passionate about educational excellence and innovation, we invite you to apply.
The role will:
Work collaboratively with other Directorates, Director of School Effectiveness and school leadership team.
Directly contribute to expertise, design, research, and advice on CES evidence-based learning and teaching strategy
Lead a specialist and project team to provide expert advice and educative leadership in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting relative to Catholic Education Services’ (CES) strategic learning and teaching priorities, the P-10 Australian Curriculum and 11-12 QCAA Senior Subjects, VET and QCE requirements
Provide advice on the development, implementation and evaluation of CES curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting policy directions, practices, and models to optimise the impact of teaching on student achievement and success
The role holder will have
Qualifications:
Possession of degree qualifications in education, with post-graduate qualification in education leadership, curriculum or a similar relevant field preferred.
Possession of current registration as a Teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Possession of a current/valid Queensland Driver’s Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of this appointment.
A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education.
Promote child safety at all times.
Work Experience:
Demonstrated track record of success in senior learning and teaching role at an organisational level with responsibilities across schools or similar skills and experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated ability to lead, energise, empower teams, and positively influence individuals and the group to commit to a course of action.
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
Fitness Passport - access to multiple fitness facilities at a discounted rate
To apply
Applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than three pages) outlining their reasons for applying and demonstrating relevant experience, along with a resume.
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