Kla Coordinator

St Matthews Cs Mudgee; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee, NSW, invites applications for a KLA Coordinator in Science. The role combines classroom teaching with leading the Science faculty, ensuring quality programs, assessment and resource management.

The successful candidate will coordinate curriculum, assessment schedules and staff development, while promoting student wellbeing and strong community links within a Catholic education context.

Qualifications

• Held tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Demonstrated effective classroom teaching and inclusive practice.
• Knowledge of NSW/NESA curriculum requirements for Science.
• Ability to lead curriculum planning, assessment and reporting.
• Experience monitoring student learning data to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Science KLA across K–12.
• Develop, implement and review teaching programs and schedules.
• Use NAPLAN/ROSA/HSC data to guide practice.
• Support staff through planning, professional learning and goals.
• Coordinate faculty meetings, handbook, and curriculum statements.
• Oversee budgets, resources and safety compliance.

Skills

Science teaching

Curriculum leadership

Assessment planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor of Education NSW

Teaching Accreditation NSW

Tools

NAPLAN analysis

NESA requirements

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 4 December 2026

Join a learning community committed to excellence.

KLA Coordinator | St Matthews CS, Mudgee
Co-educational, Years K-12
Permanent Full-time Position, 1.0 FTE
Coordinator Level 2, Initial 2 Year Contract
Commencing: 28 January 2027

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Science Coordinator to join our team at St Matthews CS, Mudgee. This position combines classroom teaching with responsibility for leading and coordinating the Science Key Learning Area. You will deliver quality teaching and create a nurturing, ordered learning environment while supporting staff and overseeing curriculum, assessment and faculty resources.

• Developing and delivering engaging, inclusive classroom programs that meet curriculum requirements and support the learning needs of all students.
• Leading the development, implementation and review of teaching programs, assessment schedules and marking criteria, including NESA requirements for senior courses and retention of student work samples.
• Using classroom assessment and external results, including NAPLAN, RoSA and HSC results where relevant, to guide teaching and improve student outcomes.
• Supporting and supervising faculty staff through collaborative planning, professional learning and the Professional Planning and Development goal-setting and review process, in consultation with the Assistant Principal.
• Coordinating faculty meetings, maintaining the faculty handbook and curriculum implementation statements, and contributing to Leaders of Learning meetings.
• Working with learning support and gifted and talented staff to provide appropriate adjustments and extension opportunities, and promoting effective use of ICT across the curriculum.
• Managing the faculty budget, teaching resources and equipment, and maintaining faculty work health and safety records and audits.
• Supporting student wellbeing and behaviour within the faculty, working with school leaders and families, and undertaking student supervision duties.
• Promoting the Science learning area and contributing to parent information meetings, excursions, major school events and the wider life of the school.

About You

We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW, with appropriate subject knowledge and teaching expertise in Science.
• Demonstrate effective classroom teaching, inclusive practice and the ability to build positive relationships with students based on mutual respect, patience and understanding.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for the stages taught within Science, with the capacity to lead curriculum planning, assessment and reporting.
• Demonstrate the capacity to monitor and analyse student learning data and use it to improve classroom practice and outcomes across the faculty.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the capacity to support staff, coordinate professional learning and contribute to professional goal-setting and review.
• Demonstrate strong organisation, communication and collaboration skills, including the capacity to coordinate faculty operations, budgets and resources.
• Demonstrate a commitment to child safety, student wellbeing and ongoing reflection on and improvement of professional practice.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support the mission and ethos of Catholic education and actively contribute to the spiritual life and wider activities of the school.

About Our Offer

Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• An organisation that is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Matthews Catholic School, located in Mudgee, NSW, offers Kindergarten to Year 12 education in a thriving community. With unprecedented growth over the past decade, our multi-campus system now accommodates over 1000 students. Our Primary Campus delivers exceptional learning experiences for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, while our secondary campus experiences remarkable enrollment growth. Committed to a faith-centered education, we foster academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Our vibrant community is founded on strong values, providing a rewarding work environment amidst the picturesque beauty of Mudgee.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on [phone].

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.

CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1069 Students
79 TeachingStaff
32 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Offers VET

St Matthews Catholic School is a Kindergarten to Year 12 systemic Catholic school located in the beautiful and thriving township of Mudgee, NSW. The school has undergone unprecedented growth over the past 8 years, from 430 students in 2011 to an estimated enrolment of 1080 students in 2021. It was announced in July 2018 that the school would be moving to a multi-campus K-12 school, with the new Secondary Campus to be located on the corner of Bruce Rd and Broadhead Rd. As a result of the expansion, the school is searching for vibrant, enthusiastic and professional teachers who are excited about the challenge of learning and teaching in a dynamic and Christ-centred environment, and who believe they can play a significant role in supporting the school through this exciting next phase.