Director of Studies

Townsville - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6 at Annandale and North Shore.

Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1400 students including 120 boarders (7-12) of whom approximately 25 are international students.

As one of the eight original Grammar schools in Queensland Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.

We invite applications from accomplished and strategic educational leaders to lead and manage the Schools academic program (Years 712) while maintaining a watching brief across P6 curriculum.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal and working closely with the Senior Management Team this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping academic excellence strengthening pedagogy and ensuring rigorous curriculum governance aligned to QCAA and IB frameworks.

The Opportunity

This position provides whole of school academic leadership with direct oversight of Curriculum Leaders North Ward teaching staff (academic matters) and key teaching and learning support roles. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with operational precision to ensure consistent high quality outcomes for students and staff.

Strategic Leadership Responsibilities

Lead and manage Curriculum Leaders as a high-performing middle leadership cohort driving strategic development of QCAA and IB programs.
Oversee implementation and consistent uptake of a school wide Teaching & Learning Framework.
Chair and contribute to curriculum planning processes to ensure contemporary evidence-based curriculum design and professional development.
Partner in performance counselling of under-achieving students (Years 712) ensuring strong academic monitoring and intervention structures.
Provide considered counsel to the Principal on policy staffing and resource allocation matters.

Core Operational Focus

Drive pedagogical excellence and enhanced teacher capability including Early Career mentoring and professional growth.
Manage teacher probationary reviews (School-based and QCT) and oversee processes for transition from Provisional to Full Registration.
Monitor academic standards including distribution of Levels of Achievement across faculties and QCE credit integrity.
Oversee AARA processes and Special Consideration authorisation in consultation with relevant leaders.
Lead quality control of curriculum deployment across Moodle and other LMS platforms.
Manage performance matters with professionalism clarity and procedural fairness.
Maintain rigorous academic policy documentation aligned to best practice standards.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proven educational leadership experience within a school setting.
Exemplary classroom practice and a strong understanding of contemporary pedagogy.
Current QCT registration and relevant teaching qualifications.
Advanced team leadership and people management capability.
High-level analytical decision making and problem solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
A visible values-driven leadership style aligned with a one school ethos.
Commitment to the co-curricular and holistic life of the School.

An application pack for this position can be downloaded here.

What We Offer

A supportive and collegial professional environment.
Meaningful work in a well-established independent school.
12.75% superannuation contributions.
Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees of 14 weeks after a qualifying period.
Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
Access to flu vaccines.

How to Apply

To apply provide a cover letter CV and details of two current referees. Applications should be made via Seek or our Careers page on our website only.

Queries about the position can be made by emailing . Please note this email address is for queries only not to receive applications.

Applications should be received no later than 27 February 2026. Applications will be considered upon submission - an appointment will be made when a suitable candidate is found so please submit your application as soon as possible.

At Townsville Grammar School the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to creating an environment where students feel safe supported and respected. All staff play an active role in safeguarding children and appointments are subject to child protection screening requirements including Blue Card clearance.

Required Experience:

Director