Program Director - Teaching and Learning

Edmund Rice Education Australia; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

EREA BlendED National in NSW seeks a Program Director, Teaching & Learning to lead curriculum development and delivery of high-quality online learning for secondary students, aligned with the NSW syllabus. You will work with the Principal to support teachers, ILPs, and wellbeing, delivering inclusive, trauma-informed education and ensuring literacy and numeracy priorities are met.

Fixed-term 5 years; commencing January 2027; salary around A$94,000–A$135,000 plus leadership allowance and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Education and current teacher registration.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar curriculum or middle-years leadership role.
• Strong understanding of NSW Curriculum, learning, assessment, and reporting for Years 7-12.
• Experience collaborating with families, external agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of child protection requirements and wellbeing frameworks in NSW.
• Holding a current NSW Teaching Accreditation (NESA).
• Holding a valid NSW Working with Children check.
• Holding a current police check (less than 6 months old) or ability to obtain one.
• Driver's licence and willingness to drive school vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering effective learning, teaching, and wellbeing programs for secondary-aged students.
• Contributing to development and implementation of school strategic objectives and improvement planning.
• Supporting a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff leadership

Family collaboration

NSW curriculum knowledge

Education

Tertiary education degree in Education

Job description

Program Director - Teaching and Learning

Edmund Rice Education Australia – Wollongong NSW

EREA BlendED National is a network of registered secondary schools, offering a dual engagement model of education. EREA BlendED National is an initiative of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), with a growing footprint across Australia.

We exist for young people experiencing school can't, wanting to learn but currently unable to manage a traditional classroom for a range of complex reasons, which may include trauma, anxiety, disability, bullying, or other barriers to engagement.

Our dual engagement model combines teacher-led virtual face-to-face learning, regular in-person gatherings, and ongoing wellbeing support. Learning is guided by Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) developed alongside young people and their families.

Through strengths-based, neuroaffirming and trauma-informed practice, we create an inclusive and empowering environment where young people can reconnect with education and thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and may experience complex educational, social, developmental, environmental, psychological, health or legal barriers to learning. We recognise that each young person's journey is unique and work from a strengths-based, neuroaffirming and trauma-informed framework that prioritises connection, participation and individual growth.

Our Values

EREA BlendED National operates under four key principles that guide our daily interactions and community culture:

• Respect
• Safe and Legal

Known as Operation by Principles (OBP), this framework provides a shared foundation for young people, families and staff, ensuring relationships and learning are grounded in mutual understanding, accountability and unconditional positive regard.

Our Team

EREA BlendED National is expanding, with successful schools now established in Tasmania and Queensland. As we continue our growth, we are preparing to commence in New South Wales from Term 1 2027, further extending our reach across Australia.

We are building a dynamic, nationally connected team including Principals, Program Directors, Teachers, Wellbeing Workers, and Learning Support Officers across each state. Together, this team delivers innovative online education to young people who require alternative and supportive learning pathways.

The Role

The Program Director, Teaching & Learning provides leadership of the school’s curriculum, ensuring alignment with the NSW curriculum and the school’s instructional model. The role leads the development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive online learning programs and supports teacher capability, curriculum compliance, and the school’s literacy and numeracy priorities.

Working collaboratively with the Principal, the ProgramDirector provides leadership to both staff and young people.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering effective learning, teaching, and wellbeing programs for secondary-aged students.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of school strategic objectives and improvement planning.
• Supporting a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Employment: Fixed-Term 5-years ; Full-time
Commencement: January 2027
Salary:The salary range is approximately $94,000 - $135,000 +position of leadership allowance + Salary packaging +superannuation,commensuratewith the successful applicant’sexperience and qualifications.

You will need

• Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty

Tertiary qualifications in Education and current registration as a Teacher.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in asimilar curriculum or middle‑years leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the NSW Curriculumand the learning, assessment, and reporting requirements for learners acrossYears 7-12.
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusiveeducation practices, personalised learning and support planning, andcollaboration with families, external agencies, and multidisciplinary teams tosupport students with additional learning and wellbeing needs.
• Knowledge of child protection requirements,mandatory reporting obligations, and student wellbeing frameworks in New SouthWales.
• Holda current Teaching Accreditation with NESA
• Holda valid NSW working with children check
• Holda current police check less than 6 months old, or ability to obtain one.
• Holdappropriate Australian Work Rights
• ValidFirst Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence andwillingness to drive school vehicles when required

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

EREA BlendED National is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.