Vice Rector Teaching And Learning

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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 Vice Rector Teaching and Learning provides strategic leadership for teaching, learning, curriculum and educational innovation, fostering a contemporary, evidence-informed and inclusive learning culture. Guided by the Franciscan charism and Catholic educational tradition, the role drives excellence in pedagogy, staff capability and student outcomes through strategic planning, leadership development and data-informed improvement.

The Vice Rector ensures that curriculum, learning systems and educational practices are aligned with the College’s values, supporting the holistic formation, wellbeing and success of young men in the Franciscan tradition.

The successful candidate will be appointed to this role for an initial term of five (5) years, in accordance with Clause S2.12 - Appointment to Senior Leadership Positions. This appointment also includes a permanent teaching position for the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive professional learning and leadership development strategy aligned to contemporary standards, including APST and HAT/LEAD frameworks, to build instructional excellence and sustain continuous improvement.
• Lead and embed a whole-school Learning Framework and pedagogical model that ensures consistency and excellence across Years 5–12.
• Oversee the design, renewal and delivery of curriculum, including subject structures, course offerings and program development, while ensuring that assessment policy, practice and reporting processes are coherent, rigorous and aligned across the College
• Drive high-impact teaching practices, ensuring consistency, rigour and quality across the College.
• Oversee the analysis of key student performance datasets, including NAPLAN, literacy and numeracy benchmarks, and measures of learning growth and engagement, to inform strategic decision-making and targeted intervention.
• Collaborate with ICT leadership to ensure effective learning systems and infrastructure.

To review the candidate information pack, which incorporates the full position description, please click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website. For any specific enquires, please contact Carlie Isherwood (HR Manager) at cisherwood@padua.qld.edu.au.

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:
A highly accomplished and experienced school leader with recognised teacher qualifications including postgraduate qualifications at a Masters-level.
Current Queensland Teacher Registration.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Catholic education, with a strong understanding of the College’s Franciscan charism and the capacity to support a vision for boys’ education that reflects the values, purpose, and ethos of Catholic schooling.
Proven experience in leading the design and implementing whole-school learning frameworks, professional learning programs, and staff development initiatives that enhance staff capability, educational outcomes, and organisational effectiveness.
Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional learning and renewal.

How to Apply

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

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria and including a brief statement on your personal alignment with the Catholic and Franciscan Tradition at Padua College.
• A current curriculum vitae, including educational qualifications, employment history and professional memberships.
• The names and contact details of three professional referees, at least one of whom is your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted after interview.
• 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 5pm Friday 14 August 2026.

Interviews will be conducted the week beginning Monday 24 August 2026.

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.