Acting Middle Leader (2pt)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a Middle Leader 2 on a temporary full-time contract, commencing 27 January 2027 and finishing 17 December 2027. The role supports the Principal to implement the school's vision and mission, build faith growth and learning improvements for students, and assist the leadership team in school governance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic life, contemporary pedagogy, data-informed teaching, and professional

Qualifications

• Demonstrated witness to faith and contribution to Catholic life and culture of the school community.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and assessment differentiation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staff support.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in implementing the school’s vision and mission.
• Foster growth in faith and improvement in learning for students.
• Assist the school leadership team with conduct and organisation.

Skills

Catholic life & culture

Data-informed instruction

Differentiated learning

Professional development

Change leadership

Education

Level D Accreditation

Level C Accreditation

NESA Accreditation

Job description

A Temporary full time position commencing 27 January 2027 until 17 December 2027.

The role of Middle Leader 2 exists to support the Principal in implementing the vision and mission of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students and assist the school leadership team in the conduct and organisation of the school.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate you are an effective educator who:

• Gives witness to the faith and contributes to the Catholic life and culture of the school community
• Builds a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data
• Has a commitment to academic excellence and a sound knowledge of contemporary approaches to pedagogy including the nature of assessment and differentiated learning
• Builds capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback, and managing performance
• Leads change and improvement to enhance learning for all students

GENERAL CAPABILITIES applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organisational skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level D Accreditation in accordance with ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy; and
• Level C Accreditation in accordance with ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy or a commitment to gain within the first contractual period; and
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

Closing date: 16th November at 11:55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.