Catholic Primary Education Leader

Catholic Schools Office Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's Primary School, Cessnock in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales is seeking a temporary full-time Primary Coordinator for a two-year contract starting January 2027. The role works with the leadership team to promote learning and excellence across the school.

The successful candidate will oversee learning initiatives, monitor school improvement and compliance, and lead the development and oversight of quality teaching programs aligned with Australian Professional Standards for

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic with a commitment to Catholic education and mission
• Ability to promote innovative teaching and learning across KLA
• Demonstrated management and administrative skills for programs and assessments
• Ability to analyse data to improve outcomes and support leadership
• Excellent communication and relationship-building within the school community
• Desirable leadership experience and understanding of Lyn Sharratt’s 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, model and support development of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
• Promote contemporary and innovative pedagogical practices
• Contribute to a culture of collegiality and reflective practice
• Assist individuals in identifying new learning experiences for professional development
• Know your students and provide engaging learning that supports wellbeing

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Catholic education

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA Accreditation

Working with Children Check

Postgraduate study (Desirable)

Job description

St Patrick's Primary School, Cessnock in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales is seeking a temporary full-time Primary Coordinator for a two-year contract starting January 2027. The role works with the leadership team to promote learning and excellence across the school.

The successful candidate will oversee learning initiatives, monitor school improvement and compliance, and lead the development and oversight of quality teaching programs aligned with Australian Professional Standards for