Head of English - St Augustine's College, Cairns

Head of EnglishContract Dates: 19 January 2026 - 19 January 2029Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed termSalary Range: Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 3 allowance $19,535 gross per annum FTEORProficient 5 and above: $144,259 FTE gross per annumClosing Date for Applications: 3pm, Tuesday 25 November 2025, unless filled priorSt Augustine's College, CairnsAs 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 RoleThe 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.pdfWork RequirementsBe registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of TeachersProfessional qualifications in EducationBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic EducationWhat we offerCompetitive Salary range: per annum pending experience Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary Access to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks’ paid parental leaveProfessional development and Early Career Teacher SupportAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramTo ApplySelect 'Apply Now' to submit your application.For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website .Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.Enquiries Heath McKenzie- Director of AdministrationP: 07 4052 9111E: sac.admin@cns.catholic.edu.auIntending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.