Leader of Learning – Visual Arts & Drama (Catholic School)

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

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,