Acting Middle Leader (2Pt) & Instructional Coach

St Michael'S Catholic Parish Primary, Mittagong; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Parish Primary, Mittagong seeks a Temporary full-time Middle Leader 2 and Instructional Coach to support the Principal in realising the school’s mission. The role focuses on faith growth and improving student learning, with potential for temporary secondment for permanent staff.

The position includes leading change, coaching staff, and ensuring quality pedagogy, including EAL/D approaches, within a Catholic school context.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective educator who witnesses the faith and supports Catholic life and culture.
• Delivers a learning culture with shared responsibility for quality teaching and student growth, informed by data.
• Committed to academic excellence and knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Principal in implementing the school vision and mission.
• Supports growth in faith and learning for students and assists school leadership."],
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Skills

Faith leadership

Data-informed instruction

Differentiated learning

Professional development coaching

Change leadership

EAL/D pedagogy

Education

Level D Accreditation

Level C Accreditation

NESA Proficient Teacher

Job description

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.

Closing date: 22 November 2027 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.