Middle Leader (2Pt)

St Thomas More Catholic Parish Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Parish Primary School in Ruse is seeking a Middle Leader 2 to support the Principal in implementing the vision and mission, and to advance growth in faith and learning for students. The position is a temporary full-time role commencing 28 January 2027 and finishing 26 January 2028, aligned with school leadership needs.

The role requires Level D accreditation with a commitment to Level C and NESA Proficient Teacher status, plus WWCC clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate faith life and Catholic culture in the school community.
• Build a learning culture with data-informed teaching and student growth.
• Commit to academic excellence and pedagogy, including assessment and differentiation.
• Develop others professionally, provide feedback, and manage performance.
• Lead and drive school-wide learning improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in implementing the school’s vision and mission.
• Assist the school leadership team with the conduct and organisation of the school.
• Lead change and improvement to enhance learning outcomes for all students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Level D Accreditation

Level C Accreditation

NESA Proficient Teacher

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 September 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Ruse Parish with an enrolment of approximately 354 pupils.

Location: St Thomas More Catholic Parish Primary School, Ruse

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

343 Students
24 TeachingStaff
13 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Ruse Parish with an enrolment of approximately 343 pupils.