Leader of Learning - Wellbeing & Engagement - Aberdeen (Incentive)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Housing allowance

Annual incentives for up to five years

Automatic transfer after 5 years

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic College Aberdeen is seeking a full-time Leader of Learning - Wellbeing & Engagement (1.0 FTE) to commence January 2027. This incentive role offers relocation and housing assistance, with ongoing financial incentives for up to five years and automatic transfer after year five.

The college combines a faith-based learning community with a rigorous curriculum, focusing on student wellbeing, engagement, and professional growth for staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Catholic with clear commitment to Catholic education.
• Evidence-based engagement and learning principles with data use to optimise outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead professional learning and build teacher capacity.
• Deep knowledge of wellbeing programs and student social-emotional growth.
• Capacity to support continuous improvement and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of student wellbeing and learning engagement
• Establish and maintain a culture of care and proactive support for students and families
• Work with Leaders of Learning to develop and implement quality learning and wellbeing programs that support engagement and learning outcomes
• Establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice
• Support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development

Skills

Catholic education

Leadership experience

Data-driven decision making

Wellbeing programs

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA Teacher Accreditation

NSW Working with Children Check

Anaphylaxis training

Postgraduate leadership/wellbeing study

Job description

Leader of Learning - Wellbeing & Engagement - Aberdeen (Incentive)

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Aberdeen NSW

10d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen is seeking a full time permanent Leader of Learning - Wellbeing and Engagement (1.0 FTE)to join the team, commencing January 2027.This position has been identified as an incentive position Level 1, attracting the following incentives:

• A one-off payment to assist with relocation.
• A one-off payment to housing
• Financial incentives every year for up to five years.
• Automatic transfer after the 5th year

St Joseph's Catholic Collegeis a co-educational, Year 7-12 school committed in partnership with the community to meeting the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of its students. St Joseph’s promotes an authentic learning community with a rigorous and comprehensive academic curriculum encouraging high standards of education for every student.

The teaching community are deeply committed to helping students achieve their goals with a strong focus on Catholic identity and the development of the whole person. Among the school community it is highly recognise that learning has its greatest outcomes when parents, students and teachers form strong relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Teachers maintain high expectations of students, fostering the formation of well-rounded and spiritually centred young people. Relocating to a new community to live and work is a leap of faith. It involves a shifting away from family, friends and familiar routines. However, it can also open up possibilities of opportunities for professional growth, unique experiences and new friendships.

Join a school set among green fields with extensive picturesque views of rich farmlands, cattle grazing, the Hunter River and distant mountains;

Join an agricultural environment committed to enriching staff and students with a variety of real life experiences through interactive agricultural projects.

The Leader of Learning - Wellbeing & Engagement works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to ensure the promotion of student wellbeing in accordance with contemporary evidence-based principles.Across the school they will:

• ensure the highest standards of student wellbeing and learning engagement
• establish and maintain a culture of care and ensure proactive support for students and families
• work with Leaders of Learning to develop and implement quality learning and wellbeing programs that support engagement and learning outcomes
• establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice
• support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development

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 patientlearning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Must be practising Catholic with an ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schooL
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based engagement and learning principles, with demonstrated ability to effectively utilise data to optimise educational outcomes
• Demonstrated success in creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders of student engagement and wellbeing
• Deep knowledge of wellbeing programs, practices and strategies to enhance the social and emotional growth of students
• Demonstrated capacity to ensure a culture of continuous improvement; to think and act strategically; and to support the Principal in leading the mission of the school
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to maintain confidentiality; and develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
• Prior leadership experience (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year trained teacher classification and 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, pastoral care and wellbeing) (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.This role will also attract the incentives as outlined in the advert.

• 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

Applications close: Sunday 15 Novemberat 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.