Learning & Teaching Specialist (Mathematics / Numeracy)

St. John Paul College - Coffs Harbour; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Novated car leasing

Work vehicle & fuel card

Laptop

Mobile phone

Fitness Passport

Career development pathways

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools in NSW seeks a Learning & Teaching Specialist (Mathematics/Numeracy) to lead curriculum delivery and support schools across Tweed Heads, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. You will champion evidence-based pedagogy, assessment and continuous school improvement, working in a full‑time permanent role with hybrid arrangements to balance collaboration and field work.

Location flexibility across coastal hubs is available.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Mathematics/Numeracy curriculum and pedagogy.
• Experience supporting primary and secondary schools.
• Ability to implement evidence-based teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum implementation across diocesan schools.
• Support schools to achieve excellence in learning and teaching.
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based pedagogical practices.

Skills

Mathematics education

Numeracy

Curriculum implementation

Assessment & analytics

School improvement

Job description

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

• 499154
• Coffs Harbour
• Lismore
• Port Macquarie
• Tweed Heads

• Education & Training
• permanent, full time

Learning & Teaching Specialist (Mathematics / Numeracy)

Location: Tweed Heads NSW / Lismore NSW / Coffs Harbour NSW / Port Macquarie NSW /

Full-time permanent position, commencing xx. or as negotiated with the successful candidate.

The Rewards:

• Enhanced Leave: 14 weeks of paid primary carer leave, 4 weeks annual leave + 10 days of paid compensatory leave, LSL after 5 years of continuous service, and a Christmas-New Year shutdown period.
• Benefits: Salary packaging including novated car leasing, work motor vehicle + fuel card, laptop, and a mobile phone.
• Flexibility: 7-hour day, 35-hour week. Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model.
• Health and Growth: Fitness Passport (discounted gym/aquatic), free annual flu vax and EAP services, and dedicated career development pathways.

The Lifestyle

Whether you seek the vibrant, dual-state energy of the Tweed Coast, the coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie, or the heart of the Northern Rivers in Lismore, this role offers the ultimate NSW sea change. Balance world-class amenities with the authentic charm of regional community living.

Overview Of Role:

The Learning and Teaching Specialist (Mathematics/Numeracy) holds expertise in curriculum implementation and makes that expertise available to schools across the Diocese. This position plays a key role in supporting diocesan primary and secondary schools to achieve excellence in learning and teaching through the implementation of curriculum, evidenced based pedagogical practices, assessment and continuous school improvement.

Applications close: 9am, Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

Note:

• The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.
• We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies for this position and will not be liable for any associated fees.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection legislation requires staff to hold a valid NSW WWCC.

An equal-opportunity employer.