Middle Leader (2pt)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong, NSW, seeks a temporary full-time Middle Leader 2 from 28 January 2027 to 26 January 2028 to support the Principal in realizing the school's vision and mission and to foster growth in faith and learning outcomes for students.

The role requires strong collaboration with the leadership team, excellent communication, and a commitment to professional development and Catholic education principles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates faith and contributes to Catholic life and school culture.
• Learns and applies data-informed teaching for student growth.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and performance feedback.
• Leads change to enhance learning for all students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in implementing school vision and mission.
• Assist growth in faith and improvement in learning for students.
• Support the school leadership team in conduct and organisation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Level D Accreditation

Level C Accreditation

NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level

Job description

A temporary full time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.

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.

Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 11.55pm