Leader Of Learning - Gateshead

Catholic Schools Office; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Staff training & development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic College Gateshead invites applications for a permanent full-time Leader of Learning Visual Art/Drama to commence January 2027. The post leads teaching and curriculum for Visual Arts and Drama, partnering with the leadership team to drive excellence in learning within a Catholic context.

Applicants should be a four-year trained teacher with NSW/Australian accreditation, strong data-driven leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Clear commitment to Catholic education and mission
• Proven track record of leading professional learning
• Strong staff management and admin skills
• Ability to use data to improve outcomes
• Excellent communication and relationships

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of teaching practice
• Lead and oversee quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
• Deep understanding of KLA curriculum requirements
• Establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice
• Support professional development
• Know your students and provide engaging learning that supports wellbeing

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Data-driven

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA accreditation

WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

Postgraduate study (Desirable)

Job description

St Mary's Catholic College Gateshead is seeking a permanent full time Leader of Learning Visual Art/Drama to join the team in January 2027

St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters. It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community. It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people. A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Leaders of Learning work in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning principles. Within their faculty they will:

• ensure the highest standards of teaching practice
• lead and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
• have deep understanding and expertise in KLA curriculum requirements
• establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice
• support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development
• know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
• Demonstrated success in ensuring a culture of continuous improvement, creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning
• Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically, and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the school
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive And respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
• Prior leadership experience (Desirable)
• Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• NESA Teacher Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Postgraduate study in education (e.g. Master of leadership, educational leadership, IT, Curriculum) (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Brett Donohoe, Principal on Tel: (************* or via email: ********************************

Applications close: Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.