Leader of Learning - TAS - Lochinvar

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Staff training and development

Job summary

St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar seeks a Permanent - Full Time Leader of Learning to join the team in January 2027. The role focuses on leading teaching excellence, implementing evidence-based learning, and supporting staff development within the Catholic education mission.

The successful candidate will oversee teaching quality, use data to drive outcomes, and collaborate with the Leadership Team to sustain student wellbeing and achievement in a secondary setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes.
• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in line with evidence-based practices.
• Foster a culture of collaborative and reflective practice within the Faculty.
• Support colleagues in pursuing professional development and leadership growth.
• Utilise data to improve organisational and educational outcomes and assist the Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Data literacy

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA Teacher Accreditation

WWCC clearance

Anaphylaxis training

Postgraduate study (Desirable)

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Lochinvar NSW

7h ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar is seeking a Permanent - Full TimeLeader of Learning- TASto join the team in January 2027

St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12. The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness. The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.

Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces.

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.

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.a

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

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.