Middle Leader (2pt)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a permanent full-time Middle Leader 2 to support the Principal in realising the school’s vision, faith growth, and student learning improvements. The successful candidate will assist the leadership team in school conduct and organisation and lead data-informed pedagogy and professional development.

Essential criteria emphasise faith witness, collaboration, and strong educational leadership, with accreditation in Level D, Level C, and NESA

Qualifications

• Gives witness to the faith and contributes to Catholic life and culture.
• Builds a learning culture with data-informed pedagogy and quality teaching.
• Shows commitment to academic excellence and differentiated learning.
• Supports staff through professional development and performance feedback.
• Leads change to enhance learning for all students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork.
• Organisational skills for school leadership.

Skills

Faith witness

Learning culture

Academic excellence

Differentiated learning

Professional development

Leading change

Staff development

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Performance feedback

Education

Level D Accreditation

Level C Accreditation

NESA Proficient Teacher

Job description

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.

Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 11:55pm