Instructional Specialist - Coordinator 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Coordinator allowance

Salary packaging to $15,900

Discount on school fees

Training & development

Wellbeing programs

Employee Referral Program

Other rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, invites applications for an Instructional Specialist - Coordinator 3 to lead K-6 curriculum and model student-centered teaching in a Catholic learning environment.

The temporary 2027 role emphasizes coaching, strong classroom management, inclusive, rigorous learning, and a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation. WWCC clearance and screening apply.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy
• Lead with coaching approach and strong classroom management
• Ability to design inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• Experience in Leading a K-6 Curriculum and effective pedagogy

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a K-6 Curriculum with effective pedagogy
• Coach teachers to improve classroom practice
• Maintain strong classroom management and support student well-being
• Create inclusive, rigorous, engaging learning experiences
• Work within a Catholic learning environment and uphold school values

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Classroom management

Coaching leadership

Inclusive learning

Education

Education degree

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualification or willingness

Job description

Instructional Specialist - Coordinator 3

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 1 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons, 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

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons, established in 1999, is a vibrant learning community and one of two parish schools in the Parish of St Francis Xavier, Lurnea. We enjoy a strong partnership with our priests.

Our motto, "With Open Eyes," inspired by Saint Catherine of Siena, encourages us to embrace the beauty in others and the world, and to use our unique gifts to become who God calls us to be.

We are committed to nurturing the whole child through a broad co-curricular program that supports individual interests and talents. Students engage in activities such as lunchtime clubs, sports, Dance, Music, Choir, Chess and Gardening-fostering creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.

About You

As an Instructional Specialist - Coordinator 3, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The position is a 3-point promotional role, temporary for 2027. You'll bring:

• expertise in leading and implementing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• experience in leading with a coaching approach is preferred
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• 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.

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

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.