Leader of Learning - Gateshead

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic College Gateshead, a co-educational senior college, seeks a permanent Leader of Learning for Visual Art/Drama to join the team from January 2027. You will work with the leadership team to promote excellence in teaching, student wellbeing, and a data-driven approach to learning outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, strategic thinking and Catholic education commitment. The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, support ongoing professional learning,

Qualifications

• Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience.
• NESA Teacher Accreditation is required.
• Current NSW WWCC and completion of anaphylaxis training are required.
• Postgraduate study in education is desirable.
• Commitment to Catholic education and mission of the Church.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes.
• Promote collaboration and reflective practice within the faculty.
• Support teachers’ professional development and leadership growth.
• Ensure high standards of teaching practice across the year groups and subjects.
• Use data to optimise educational outcomes and school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Catholic education mission

Professional learning leadership

Data-driven improvement

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience

NESA Teacher Accreditation

Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Anaphylaxis training

Postgraduate study in education

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Gateshead NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

St Mary's Catholic College Gatesheadis seeking a permanent full time Leader of LearningVisual Art/Dramato 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’.

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.

• 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: [phone]***or via email: *************@mn.catholic.edu.au

Applications close:Sunday 22nd November 2026at 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.