Primary Coordinator - Medowie

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Medowie; 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

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Primary Coordinator to join its founding leadership team from Term 4, 2026. This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new Catholic primary school in Port Stephens, opening in 2027, with a faith-filled learning environment and collaborative opportunities with nearby schools.

As a founding leader you will establish school culture, oversee teaching programs and student wellbeing while maintaining classroom practice.

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic with a clear understanding of and personal commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to promote innovative teaching across each KLA.
• Demonstrated management and administrative skills for effective program operation.
• Capacity to utilise data to optimise outcomes and think strategically.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills within the school community.
• Desirable experience leading school initiatives.

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 ongoing development of quality teaching programs and outcomes.
• Model and promote contemporary, innovative pedagogical practices.
• Contribute to a culture of collegiality and reflective practice.
• Support individuals in identifying new learning experiences for professional development.
• Know your students and provide engaging learning that supports wellbeing.

Skills

Catholic education commitment

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA Teacher Accreditation

Working with Children Check

Anaphylaxis training

Postgraduate study in education

Highly Accomplished/Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)

Job description

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie is seeking an exceptional Permanent Full-Time Primary Coordinator to join the founding leadership team from Term 4, 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a brand-new Catholic primary school from its very beginning. Opening in 2027, Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie will become a cornerstone of Catholic education in the rapidly growing Port Stephens region, offering an innovative, faith-filled learning environment where students, staff and families can thrive.

As a founding member of the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in establishing the school\'s culture, embedding high-quality teaching and learning practices, and fostering a strong sense of community. Your leadership will leave a lasting legacy, influencing the educational journey of generations of students.This role includes a classroom teaching load, with dedicated release from class to undertake Primary coordinator responsibilities, enabling you to lead strategically while maintaining a strong connection to students and classroom practice

Located within a dynamic education precinct alongside Catherine McAuley Catholic College and St Nicholas Early Education Centre, the school provides unique opportunities for collaboration across all stages of learning.

Nestled in the stunning Port Stephens region, Medowie offers an enviable lifestyle that combines coastal beauty with a welcoming semi-rural community. Just 34 kilometres from Newcastle CBD and less than an hour from the Hunter Valley, you\'ll enjoy the perfect balance of career progression and lifestyle, with world-class beaches, national parks and vibrant regional attractions all within easy reach.

If you are a passionate and innovative educational leader who is inspired by the opportunity to build something extraordinary, we invite you to become part of this exciting new chapter in Catholic education.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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\u2019s 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

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Must be Catholic with an ability to articulate a clear understanding of and apersonal 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)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• 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\u2019s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese\u2019s 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.

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