Acting Middle Leader (2pt) & Instructional Coach

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Mittagong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong in Mittagong invites applications for an Acting Middle Leader (2pt) and Instructional Coach. The role supports the Principal to implement the school’s vision and mission, promoting effective leadership and learning.

You will lead and model high-quality pedagogy, data-informed practice, and professional learning to grow staff capability, strengthen faith formation, and improve student outcomes within a Catholic school community.

Qualifications

• Meets Level D accreditation requirements or has, and/or committed to achieving within contract period.
• Level C accreditation or commitment to gain within the first contractual period.
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in implementing the vision and mission of the school.
• Assist leadership in the conduct and organisation of the school.
• Lead change to enhance learning and faith formation for students.

Education

Level D Accreditation

Level C Accreditation

NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above

Job description

Acting Middle Leader (2pt) & Instructional Coach

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong - Mittagong NSW

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.

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.