Primary Coordinator — School Learning & Improvement

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's Primary School, Cessnock, is seeking a temporary full-time Primary Coordinator to lead the school's learning initiatives and collaborate with the School Leadership Team to promote excellence in teaching and learning. The role focuses on implementing strategic learning plans, student outcomes, and wellbeing aligned with Catholic education values.

The successful candidate will have four-year teaching qualifications, NESA accreditation, and a commitment to ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic with a clear understanding of and commitment to Catholic education and the Church's mission in 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/learning programs operate effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated capacity to utilise data to optimise outcomes, think strategically, and support Leadership Team in leading the school.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills to foster constructive relationships within and beyond the school community.
• Desirable: demonstrated experience leading successful school initiatives.
• Desirable: understanding of Lyn Sharratt's 14 Parameters.

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 and oversight of quality teaching programs.
• Model and promote contemporary and innovative pedagogical practices.
• Contribute to building 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

Staff development

Administrative skills

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication

Leadership in school initiatives

Knowledge of Lyn Sharratt's 14 params

Education

Four-year trained teacher classification

NESA Teacher Accreditation

Working with Children Clearance

Anaphylaxis training

Postgraduate study in education (Desirable)

Highly Accomplished/Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)

Job description

St Patrick's Primary School, Cessnock, is seeking a temporary full-time Primary Coordinator to lead the school's learning initiatives and collaborate with the School Leadership Team to promote excellence in teaching and learning. The role focuses on implementing strategic learning plans, student outcomes, and wellbeing aligned with Catholic education values.

The successful candidate will have four-year teaching qualifications, NESA accreditation, and a commitment to ongoing professional