Primary Coordinator - Branxton

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Branxton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Staff development programs

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

Rosary Park Catholic School in Branxton, NSW, is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Primary Coordinator to join the leadership team from January 2027. The role works with the school leadership to promote excellence, develop and oversee strategic learning initiatives, and support high-quality teaching across K-6.

The successful applicant will lead teaching programs, model innovative pedagogy, use data to improve outcomes, and foster a culture of collegiality and professional development, in line with

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic with a clear commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to promote effective teaching practices across each KLA.
• Demonstrated management and administrative skills for assessment and teaching programs.
• Capacity to utilise data to optimise outcomes and support leadership.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading school initiatives (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee the school's strategic learning initiatives.
• Support monitoring and review of school improvement initiatives.
• Support monitoring and review of school compliance.
• Lead, model and support development of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes.
• Model and promote contemporary and innovative pedagogical practices.
• Contribute to creating a culture of collegiality and reflective practice.
• Support individuals in identifying new learning experiences for professional development.
• Know students and provide engaging learning that supports wellbeing.

Skills

Catholic education

Data-driven decisions

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

School initiatives

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA Teacher Accreditation

Postgraduate study in education

Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Branxton NSW

4d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

Rosary Park Catholic School, Branxton is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Primary Coordinator to join the team commencing January 2027.

Rosary Park Catholic School is a unique school community offering children a quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6. At Rosary Park, children are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning while offering a community that is supportive of the creative, unique, and individual talents of every child. Working with parents and the wider community to provide a holistic education, our ultimate aim is to equip each child with the skills to adapt and flourish within a constantly changing world.

The Primary Coordinator works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence. As a member of the school leadership team, they are entrusted with the responsibility to assist students in making sense of their world, to make informed decisions and judgements, and to act with moral and ethical integrity. Across the school they will:

• develop, implement and oversee the school’s strategic learning initiatives
• support the monitoring and review of school improvement initiatives
• support the monitoring and review of school compliance
• lead, model and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
• model and promote contemporary and innovative pedagogical practices
• contribute to the development of a culture of collegiality and reflective practice
• support individuals in identifying new learning experiences to support their continued professional development
• know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Must be Catholic with an ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
• Ability to promote and support staff to develop innovative and effective teaching and learning practices across each KLA
• Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically, and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the school
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
• Demonstrated experience in leading successful school initiatives (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• NESA Teacher Accreditation
• Working with Children Clearance number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Postgraduate study in education (e.g. Master of Educational Leadership, Theology) (Desirable)
• Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)
• Experience with The Resilience Project (Desirable)
• Knowledge, understanding and implementation of Positive Behaviours for Learning (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.