Director of Teaching and Learning - Senior School

Promotional Teaching Position | Commencing 2027

Lead Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Student Achievement

The Cathedral School is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Senior School as Director of Teaching and Learning – Senior School. This pivotal leadership position is responsible for shaping curriculum excellence, driving pedagogical improvement, enhancing student outcomes, and ensuring the highest standards of academic integrity and compliance across Years 10–12. A teaching load is associated with the role.

Working closely with the Principal, Deputy Principal – Teaching, Learning and Innovation, Deputy Principal – Head of Senior School, and Heads of Department, you will play a key role in leading curriculum innovation, supporting teacher growth, overseeing QCAA processes, and building a culture of continuous improvement that prepares students for success beyond school.

About The Cathedral School

The Cathedral School is a leading Anglican co-educational day and boarding school in Townsville, educating approximately 1,200 students from Early Childhood to Year 12, including 170 boarding students. Guided by our mission of Inquisitive Minds. Kind Hearts. Purposeful Futures., we are committed to developing confident, compassionate, and capable young people who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the wider world.

About the Role

As the primary curriculum leader for Years 10–12, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, data analysis, teacher development, and student pathways. You will also serve as the School's Principal's Delegate for QCAA, ensuring compliance and excellence in all aspects of senior schooling.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading curriculum quality, innovation and review across Years 10–12.
• Driving evidence-based teaching and learning practices through coaching, professional learning and instructional leadership.
• Overseeing QCAA compliance, endorsement, confirmation, AARA processes and external examinations.
• Using student achievement data and learning analytics to inform improvement strategies and maximise student outcomes.
• Supporting diverse student pathways including ATAR, VET, dual enrolment and alternative qualifications.
• Working collaboratively with Heads of Department to build high-performing teaching teams.

About You

The successful applicant will be an accomplished educator and leader who can inspire excellence in others while maintaining a strong focus on student achievement.

You will possess:

• Current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
• Significant experience in senior secondary education and curriculum leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in QCAA processes, assessment and compliance requirements.
• Strong data literacy and the ability to drive improvement through evidence-based decision-making.
• Proven experience in teacher coaching, professional growth and pedagogical leadership.
• Exceptional communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to the Anglican ethos and values of The Cathedral School.

Why Join The Cathedral School?

• Leadership opportunity within a highly respected independent school.
• Influence curriculum, pedagogy and academic outcomes across the Senior School.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive educational leadership team.
• Access ongoing professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Make a lasting impact on the lives and futures of young people.

Child Safety Commitment

The Cathedral School is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. All employees are expected to actively contribute to and support a child-safe culture and will be required to satisfy the School's child protection and screening requirements. Applicants will be subjected to blue card screening, referee checks, identification verification, and will be required disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.

Applications

Applications should include:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact details for professional referees.

For further information, please visit www.cathedral.qld.edu.au or contact the Human Resources Office.

Applications close: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Join us in shaping futures through purpose, passion and character.