Learning Area Leader (Science)

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Introduction:
About Us

Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.

We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.

Description:
About the Role

The Learning Area Leader (LAL) is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in the following areas: curriculum planning and programming, pedagogy, teacher professional growth, and coordinating the administrative processes for the Science faculty.

The successful candidate will be appointed to this role for an initial term of four (4) years, in accordance with Clause S2.13.1 for Middle Leadership. This appointment includes a permanent position as a teacher and includes a teaching role for the successful applicant.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Establishing a clear vision for the faculty in line with the College’s Learning Framework.
• Leading pedagogy within the faculty and the College in developing and monitoring clear processes to support the pedagogical development of staff to fulfill the expectations of the College’s Learning Framework.
• Leading the development and dissemination of units of work that meet authority and regulatory body requirements.
• Establishing clear processes for identifying and supporting at risk students within the Science faculty.
• Working in collaboration with the Heads of School to mentor and support students in areas including academic improvement, organisation and study skills specific to the Science Faculty.

To review the full Position Description click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website.

Why work for us?

As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

• Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12.75% superannuation contribution.
• Salary packaging options.

Skills and Experiences:
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Current Queensland Teacher Registration (or the capacity to obtain)
Bachelor of Education or equivalent, and relevant experience, particularly in the areas of effective practice.
Demonstrated achievement in school leadership.
Demonstrated understanding of curriculum development and employing authority Policy and Procedure.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application online or through the Career's Portal. Your application should include:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
• An up-to-date version of your CV
• Any supporting documents you wish to include (e.g. right to work / qualifications etc.)

For any enquiries and more information about the role, please contact our HR team via employment@padua.qld.edu.au or on 07 3857 9999.

Candidates must submit their applications by 3pm Friday 19 September 2025.

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 23 September 2025. Please be aware that interviews may be conducted before the advertised closing date, as we aim to appoint the successful candidate as soon as possible. We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications early.

Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone’s responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.