Secondary Coordinator - Cairns Adventist College - Beginning January 2026
Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia) Limited is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Secondary Coordinator to begin in 2026. As Secondary Coordinator of the new Secondary Campus of
Cairns Adventist College, you will support the principal by leading passionate, hardworking, Christ-centered teachers and support staff, committed to advancing the Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school, inspiring students to strive for academic excellence and nurturing their aspirations in a new exciting and flexible Learning environment. To learn more about the school, please visit their website Cairns Adventist College
Application Requirements
The successful applicant will hold a formal teaching (degree level) qualification, be (or willing to be) registered with the Queensland College of Teachers to teach in Queensland. The successful applicant will be a baptised and practicing member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who will live by and actively promote the unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school.
The appointee will be able to:
* Support the implementation of the Adventist Education Transformational Teaching Model.
* Ensure high-quality inclusive practices focused on improving student learning outcomes.
* Stay current with and share developments in pedagogy and student engagement.
* Lead staff and students in planning high-quality teaching and learning.
* Model and encourage a Christian faith aligned with a Seventh-Day Adventist worldview.
* Mentor and coach aspiring leaders and manage Professional Development programs.
* Ensure Adventist Christian beliefs and ethos are reflected in school life.
* Oversee the production of Academic Reports and handle discipline matters.
* Develop and maintain effective communications and partnerships with stakeholders.
* Coordinate the Secondary Campus and teach a range of subjects including but not limited to Encounter, Mathematics, Science and Humanities classes to year 7 students (2026 loading 0.4 admin, 0.6 teaching)
Expressions of Interest
Expression of interest should be emailed to Graham Baird, Education Director at grahambaird@adventist.org.au and should include a letter of application and a current résumé with a minimum of three referees including contact details.
Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply.
Please feel free to contact the Education Director, Graham Baird, by calling. 0410554336, if you have questions regarding the position or the school.
Cairns Adventist College, 42 Crosslands Rd, Gordonvale, QLD 4865
Salary Range $90 - 110K subject to years of experience + PAR loadingas per Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia) Ltd Enterprise Agreement
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