<p>St Philomena School is a single‑stream P–12 independent Catholic school dedicated to excellence in Catholic and classical education. Founded in 1999, our mission is to cultivate a love of God and a love of learning through a rich formation in the good, the true, and the beautiful.</p> <p>We embrace a traditional, teacher‑led approach that emphasises explicit instruction, history, literature, and the great heritage of Western Civilisation. Our goal is not only to inform minds but to form character—nurturing young people who are spiritually strong, intellectually vibrant, culturally literate, healthy, vocationally prepared, socially minded, and patriotic.</p> <p>We consider it a privilege to participate in the noble work of education and to assist parents in forming their children in truth and virtue.</p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>St Philomena School has recently launched Australia’s first accredited Catholic, Classical Distance Education Programme, beginning with a 2026 Year 7–8 intake and expanding to Year 12 by 2030.</p> <p>We are seeking an energetic, mission‑aligned <strong>Head of Distance Learning</strong> to lead the strategic direction, development, and daily operation of this growing initiative. This is a full‑time (1.0 FTE) on‑campus position, commencing immediately. Beginning in 2027, the role will also include a small teaching load. The school will offer an initial 12‑month contract, with the possibility of extension.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p><strong>Leadership &amp; Strategy</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide professional, courteous, and charitable leadership grounded in sound judgement, initiative, and emotional intelligence.</li> <li>Develop and implement the strategic plan for the Distance Education Programme in alignment with the School’s Catholic and classical mission.</li> <li>Recruit, appoint, and manage Distance Learning staff who are committed to the School’s vision.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compliance &amp; Accreditation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure all aspects of the programme comply with accreditation requirements, Commonwealth and State regulations, and internal policies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technology &amp; Learning Systems</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee the implementation and management of the School’s Learning Management System and associated digital platforms in collaboration with the IT department.</li> <li>Ensure educational technology supports classical pedagogy while meeting ACARA requirements.</li> <li>Consult with the Day School Curriculum Coordinator to guarantee the full and faithful delivery of the School’s Catholic, Classical Curriculum.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Curriculum Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recruit and collaborate with course writers to develop high‑quality course materials suited to an online classical learning environment.</li> <li>Oversee the distribution and management of course materials for Distance Education students.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Marketing &amp; Enrolments</strong></p> <ul> <li>Promote the Distance Learning School to increase visibility, strengthen its reputation, and grow enrolments.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Budget &amp; Resource Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage departmental expenditure responsibly and efficiently, ensuring alignment with budget expectations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operational Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee the daily operations of the Distance Learning School, including student management, administration, and engagement with parents.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Attributes</strong></p> <p>The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Hold current Australian Teacher Registration or be eligible for registration (essential).</li> <li>Have leadership experience and a strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and ACARA standards (essential).</li> <li>Be personally committed to the Catholic ethos of the School and to serving students and families within a Catholic environment (essential).</li> <li>Be a collaborative, solutions‑focused team player with strong organisational skills and the ability to set strategic priorities (essential).</li> <li>Demonstrate experience integrating classical pedagogy within the Australian educational context (advantageous).</li> <li>Possess a deep understanding of the Liberal Arts tradition and classical educational principles (advantageous).</li> <li>Have experience in distance education (advantageous).</li> <li>Be familiar with Microsoft 365, particularly Teams and OneNote (advantageous).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary</strong></p> <p>Competitive and aligned with State standards for school leadership roles, commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Interested candidates are invited to submit:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter</li> <li>A resume</li> <li>Professional references</li> </ul> <p>Please send applications to <strong><a href="mailto:admin@stphilomena.qld.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Distance%20Learning%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">admin@stphilomena.qld.edu.au</a></strong>.<br> Applications will be reviewed immediately and remain open until the position is filled.</p> <p>Job Types: Permanent, Fixed term</p> <p>Work Location: In person</p>