Instructional Specialist

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Training and development

Fitness Passport

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Schools is seeking an Instructional Specialist for John The Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights. The role is full-time, temporary for up to three years, with a 3-point promotional structure.

You will drive K-6 curriculum development, coach teachers, and lead school-wide pedagogy initiatives within a Catholic learning environment. Applicants should hold a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation and, ideally, Religious Education qualifications or

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Education with NESA accreditation is required.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.
• Experience leading a grade/stage team and mentoring teachers.

Responsibilities

• Develop a K-6 curriculum and apply effective learning pedagogy.
• Mentor and build instructional expertise of teachers.
• Lead a grade/stage team and foster collaborative professional culture.
• Lead whole-school curriculum initiatives and professional learning.
• Analyze data to improve student learning outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Data analysis

Coaching

Communication with parents

Team leadership

Instructional leadership

Education

Tertiary education qualification

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Job description

Sydney Catholic Schools – Bonnyrigg Heights NSW

John The Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At John The Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $129,536
• an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights is a faith-centred community where Catholic values and strong relationships between students, teachers and parents are nurtured. Enthusiastic and expert teachers deliver strong learning growth to ensure all children achieve their full potential.

About You

As an Instructional Specialist, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The position is a 3 point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. You'll bring:

• expertise in developing a K-6 curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• demonstrated capacity to mentor and build the instructional expertise of teachers
• proven ability to lead a grade/stage team and foster a collaborative professional culture
• strong coaching skills using evidence-informed and effective coaching models
• demonstrated ability to analyse data and improve student learning outcomes
• highly effective communication and partnership skills when working with parents and carers
• ability to lead whole-school curriculum initiatives and professional learning
  a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

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