Leader of Learning to Gateshead

Catholic Schools Office Maitland to Newcastle; Newcastle; 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 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. The Leader of Learning will drive high-quality teaching and learning, support professional development, and utilise data to improve

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of Catholic education and mission
• Track record of leading professional learning
• Ability to lead teaching programs and learning outcomes
• Data-informed strategic thinking to support school leadership
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality teaching programs within the faculty
• Promote evidence-based learning and professional development
• Collaborate with school leadership to improve student outcomes
• Support staff in data use to monitor progress and well-being

Skills

Catholic education commitment

Continuous improvement leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication excellence

Leadership experience

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA Teacher Accreditation

WWCC (Working with Children Check)

Anaphylaxis training

Postgraduate study in education (Desirable)

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland to Newcastle - Newcastle NSW

Catholic Schools Office Maitland to Newcastle

Gateshead, Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter NSW

Teaching to Vocational (Education and Training)

Full time

Teaching

Administration

Leadership

Permanent to Full Time

Gateshead

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'.

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 and 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 (TandC'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