Head of Sport and Co-Curricular Activities

Promotional Teaching Position | Commencing 2027

 Lead, inspire and grow a thriving culture of sport and student engagement.

The Cathedral School is seeking an exceptional teacher and leader to join our community as Head of Sport and Co-Curricular Activities. This is a key promotional leadership position responsible for shaping the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of the School's sporting and non-performing arts co-curricular programs.

Reporting to the Principal and Deputy Principal, this role provides leadership across a diverse and vibrant program that includes inter-school sport, representative pathways, sporting academies, debating, chess, clubs and societies, and student leadership opportunities. The position plays a significant role in fostering student participation, achievement, belonging and wellbeing while supporting the School's vision of developing inquisitive minds, kind hearts and purposeful futures.

About The Cathedral School

The Cathedral School is an Anglican co-educational school in Townsville catering for approximately 1,200 students from six weeks old to Year 12, including 170 boarding students. We are committed to providing a dynamic learning environment where students are encouraged to discover their strengths and pursue excellence across academic, cultural, sporting and service pursuits.

About the Role

As Head of Sport and Co-Curricular Activities, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership of the School's sporting and non-performing arts co-curricular programs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of coaches, coordinators and support staff.
• Oversee Cathedral's extensive Sporting Academy Program and student participation pathways.
• Coordinate major sporting competitions, events, camps, tours and awards programs.
• Build strong partnerships with sporting organisations, community groups and key stakeholders.
• Ensure effective risk management, compliance and safe program delivery across all activities.

A teaching load is associated with this position.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
• Proven experience coordinating and leading school sport programs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, mentor and inspire staff and coaches.
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to student growth, participation and wellbeing.
• An understanding of, and willingness to support, the Anglican ethos of the School.

Why Join The Cathedral School?

• Join a highly regarded independent Anglican school.
• Lead a broad and well-established sporting and co-curricular program.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Make a lasting impact on student participation, achievement and school culture.
• Enjoy the lifestyle and opportunities available in North Queensland.

Child Safety Commitment

The Cathedral School is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. All employees are expected to actively contribute to and support a child-safe culture and will be required to satisfy the School's child protection and screening requirements. Applicants will be subjected to blue card screening, referee checks, identification verification, and will be required disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.

Applications

Applications should include:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact details for a minimum of two professional referees.

For further information, please visit www.cathedral.qld.edu.au or contact the Human Resources Office.

Applications close: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Join us in shaping futures through purpose, passion and character.