St Patrick's College Townsville is seeking an exceptional and passionate educator and boarding leader to join our community as Assistant Dean of Boarding - Academic commencing in 2027.

This is an exciting prospect to play a key leadership role within our boarding community, fostering a culture of academic aspiration, learning growth and student success. Working closely with boarding students, families, teaching staff and boarding personnel, you will support the academic progress, wellbeing and development of young women while helping to shape a thriving and supportive boarding environment.

About the Role

As Assistant Dean of Boarding - Academic, you will work as part of the Boarding Leadership Team to lead academic culture, student learning support programs and academic outcomes tracking within the boarding house. You will support the development of literacy and numeracy initiatives, oversee tutoring and intervention programs, and work collaboratively with families and College staff to ensure boarders are equipped to achieve their academic goals.

Key responsibilities include

- Leading initiatives that build an academically aspirational and improvement-focused culture within the boarding house.
- Overseeing tutoring, literacy, numeracy and academic support programs that improve student outcomes.
- Monitoring academic progress, identifying students requiring additional support and coordinating appropriate interventions.
- Working collaboratively with families, teaching staff, Inclusive Education and boarding personnel to support student success.

About You You are an experienced educator and leader who:

- Holds current teacher registration, or eligibility for registration,



with the Queensland College of Teachers.
- Has demonstrated experience improving student learning outcomes and supporting academic growth.
- Brings highly developed leadership, relationship-building and organisational skills.
- Demonstrates cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations communities.
- Is committed to student wellbeing, child safeguarding, Catholic education and a residential community built on respect, inclusion and care.

Why Join St Patrick's College Townsville? Located on The Strand, St Patrick's College Townsville is a Catholic and Independent secondary girls' school with a proud tradition of educating young women of independent spirit, compassion and leadership. We offer a supportive and collegial culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young women, particularly those who live away from home to undertake their education.

St Patrick's College Townsville is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for abuse.

How to Apply

Please see the College website for the Position Description. www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au/employment

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9.00am Friday, 30 October 2026.

Applications should be forwarded to the Principal's Office via:

[email protected]

Please be advised that the College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of diverse cultures, abilities, and experiences

📌 Assistant Dean of Boarding - Academic (Townsville)
🏢 St Patrick's College Townsville
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