HSIE KLA Leader

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Albury City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Salary Packaging

Access to Fitness passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Xavier Catholic College in Albury is inviting applications for a KLA Leader to join our Catholic education community. The role requires outstanding educational leadership, collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, and commitment to a shared vision for school improvement, pedagogy, and curriculum compliance.

The position emphasizes leading learning growth, data-informed practice, and building strong relationships across staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Be willing or able to attain Category C - To Work, Teach and Lead in a Catholic School community.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Engage in collaborative relationships to achieve the vision and mission of the school.
• Experience or willingness to lead a self-reviewing and self-improving culture that informs and enhances learning.
• Experience in leading learning growth for student cohorts.
• A demonstrated ability to use data to inform practice and lead learning.
• High levels of organisational skills and time management practices.
• Ability to navigate complex issues and de-escalate highly emotional situations and provide appropriate guidance and support to all stakeholders.
• An ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to plan, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate educational programs, provisions and resources.
• Experience in leading teams or a willingness to grow as an emerging leader.
• An ability to grow leadership capabilities and skills of a team.
• Passion and interest in promoting positive relationships across the school with a strong focus and understanding in developing student learning growth

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to implement a shared vision for school improvement.
• Support pedagogical best practice and Curriculum implementation mandated by NESA, CEDWW and Xavier Catholic College.
• Lead middle leaders and class teachers to promote welcome, faith, learning and service.
• Plan, monitor, evaluate educational programs and resources.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Collaborative leadership

Data-driven decision making

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Leading learning growth

Education

Bachelor of Teaching

Graduate Diploma of Education

Job description

Xavier Catholic College

At Xavier Catholic College, we will be the beacon in our region for Catholic educational excellence. We will lead the way to build a Catholic faith-filled community of lifelong learners, where every individual is included, valued, and empowered to flourish. Grounded in the four pillars that define the community of our Diocese; Welcome, Faith, Service, and Learning, we are dedicated to providing excellence in education that nurtures the whole student. We challenge them to become courageous, Christ-like leaders who embody compassion, respect, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

For more information about Xavier Catholic College Albury Click here

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

A KLA Leader is expected to be an outstanding educational leader and will commit to ongoing leadership growth. This role is expected to work closely with all members of the Executive Leadership Team, as well as other Middle Leaders and class teachers to assist in the implementation of a shared vision for school improvement, pedagogical best practice and the implementation of Curriculum requirements as mandated by NESA, CEDWW and Xavier Catholic College. It is a role that reflects the Bishop’s Charter and middle leaders play a significant role in ensuring our communities are a place of welcome, faith, learning and service.

What We Can Offer

• Full-Time Position
  • Permanent Teaching Position + Temporary Coordinator Position (3 Years, with the option of an additional 3 years pending successful growth and renewal process)
• Commencing 27 January 2027
• Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service + Coordinator 2 Allowance ($20,743 per annum)
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging
• Access to Fitness passport
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Selection Criteria

• Be willing or able to attain Category C - To Work, Teach and Lead in a Catholic School community
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Engage in collaborative relationships to achieve the vision and mission of the school community
• Experience or willingness to lead a self-reviewing and self-improving culture that informs and enhances learning
• Experience in leading learning growth for student cohorts
• A demonstrated ability to use data to inform practice and lead learning
• High levels of organisational skills and time management practices
• Ability to navigate complex issues and de-escalate highly emotional situations and provide appropriate guidance and support to all stakeholders
• An ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders in a timely manner
• Proven ability to plan, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate educational programs, provisions and resources
• Experience in leading teams or a willingness to grow as an emerging leader
• An ability to grow leadership capabilities and skills of a team
• Passion and interest in promoting positive relationships across the school with a strong focus and understanding in developing student learning growth

Essential Requirements

• A relevant teaching degree such as a Bachelor of Teaching or similar Bachelor Degree with Graduate Diploma of Education
• Appropriate tertiary education and experience in a leadership position including a willingness to pursue Category C for Work, Teach, and Lead qualifications
• Relevant Qualifications/Experience in one or more Key Learning Areas
• Excellence and exemplary practice as a classroom teacher
• Successful candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check
• Valid NSW WWCC Check
• NSW NESA Accreditation

Desirable Requirements

• Masters of Education, Leadership or Theology
• An ability or willingness to teach Religious Education
• Experience in teaching Senior HSIE Classes
• Experience in a leadership role
• Current drivers licence
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR

Applications and Enquiries

If you are interested in these positions and would like further information, please contact Ingrid Hopwood on 02 6040 6388 or [e-mail]

To apply for this position please forward your CV and Cover letter selection criteria to Ingrid Hopwood on 02 6040 6388 or [e-mail]

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

Applications Close

Sunday 11 October 2026

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team.

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.