Middle Leader (2Pt)

Nazareth Catholic Primary School; Shellharbour City Centre; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nazareth Catholic Primary School in Shellharbour City is seeking a permanent, full-time Middle Leader 2 to support the Principal in implementing the school’s vision and Catholic mission. The role focuses on growing faith, improving student learning and assisting the leadership team with school organisation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate faith leadership, data-informed pedagogy, and a commitment to professional development while guiding staff and leading change for all students.

Qualifications

• Evidence of faith life and Catholic culture support.
• Ability to lead learning with data-informed strategies.
• Commitment to academic excellence and differentiated pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in implementing school vision and mission.
• Assist leadership with school growth and organisation.
• Lead and monitor learning improvement for students.

Skills

Faith-based leadership

Data-informed teaching

Differentiated learning

Professional development

Change leadership

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Level D Accreditation

Level C Accreditation

NESA Proficient Teacher

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 September 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the parish of All Saints with an enrolment of approximately 413 pupils.

Location: Nazareth Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour City

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027.

The role of Middle Leader 2 exists to support the Principal in implementing the vision and mission of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students and assist the school leadership team in the conduct and organisation of the school.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate you are an effective educator who:

• Gives witness to the faith and contributes to the Catholic life and culture of the school community
• Builds a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data
• Has a commitment to academic excellence and a sound knowledge of contemporary approaches to pedagogy including the nature of assessment and differentiated learning
• Builds capacity through their own professional development and supporting staff by providing access to professional learning opportunities, giving regular feedback, and managing performance
• Leads change and improvement to enhance learning for all students

GENERAL CAPABILITIES applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organisational skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level D Accreditation in accordance with ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy; and
• Level C Accreditation in accordance with ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy or a commitment to gain within the first contractual period; and
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

408 Students
28 TeachingStaff
13 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the parishes of Warilla and Shellharbour with an enrolment of approximately 408 pupils