Acting Middle Leader (2Pt) & Instructional Coach

St Michael'S Catholic Parish Primary School; Mittagong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Parish Primary School in Mittagong invites applications for an Acting Middle Leader (2pt) & Instructional Coach. This temporary full-time position supports the Principal in realising the school's vision, faith growth, and improvements in student learning.

The role involves leading learning leadership, data-informed pedagogy, and supporting staff development. Applicants should hold Level D accreditation and NESA Proficient Teacher status, with potential for a secondment to

Qualifications

• Gives witness to the faith and contributes to the Catholic life and culture of the school community.
• Builds a learning culture with 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 professional development and supports staff with access to learning opportunities, regular feedback, and performance management.
• Leads change and improvement to enhance learning for all students.
• Knowledge of EAL/D pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in implementing the vision and mission of the school.
• Support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students.
• Assist the school leadership team in the conduct and organisation of the school.
• This position may provide a temporary secondment for permanent staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Level D Accreditation

Level C Accreditation or commitment to gain

NESA Accreditation Proficient Teacher or above

Job description

Acting Middle Leader (2pt) & Instructional Coach

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 November 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Mittagong Parish with an enrolment of approximately 186 pupils.

Location: St Michael's Catholic Parish Primary School, Mittagong

A Temporary full time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2027.

The role of Middle Leader 2 and Instructional Coach 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.

This position may provide an opportunity for permanent CEDoW staff to undertake a temporary secondment.

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.
• Can demonstrate, understand and have knowledge of EAL/D pedagogy.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

186 Students
13 TeachingStaff
9 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Mittagong Parish, with an enrolment of approximately 186 pupils.