2-Year Temporary Primary Coordinator - Lead Teaching

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick’s Primary School, Cessnock, part of Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, seeks a 2 year temporary Primary Coordinator (0.2 FTE) starting January 2027. You will join the school leadership to promote excellence in learning and wellbeing, aligning with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

You will lead strategic initiatives, oversee teaching programs, and support staff in delivering high-quality learning while fostering collaboration and student wellbeing across

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic with a clear understanding of and commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to promote and support staff across each KLA with innovative practices.
• Demonstrated management and admin skills for effective programs.
• Experience using data to improve outcomes and strategic leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration within the school community.
• Desirable: experience leading school initiatives and understanding Lyn Sharratt’s 14 Parameters.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee the school’s strategic learning initiatives.
• Support monitoring and review of school improvement initiatives.
• Support monitoring and review of school compliance.
• Lead and support quality teaching programs and learning outcomes.
• Model innovative pedagogical practices and foster reflective practice.
• Contribute to a culture of collegiality and ongoing professional development.
• Identify new learning experiences to support staff development.
• Know students well to provide engaging learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Four-year teacher qualification

NESA Accreditation

Working with Children Check

Anaphylaxis training

Postgraduate study (Desirable)

Advanced teaching standards (Desirable)

Job description

St Patrick’s Primary School, Cessnock, part of Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, seeks a 2 year temporary Primary Coordinator (0.2 FTE) starting January 2027. You will join the school leadership to promote excellence in learning and wellbeing, aligning with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

You will lead strategic initiatives, oversee teaching programs, and support staff in delivering high-quality learning while fostering collaboration and student wellbeing across