School Performance Leader

Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Armidale; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Armidale Catholic Schools invites applications for a School Performance Leader to strengthen leadership capacity across Catholic school principals and leadership teams. Commencing January 2027 or earlier by negotiation, candidates must have at least five years as a Principal and hold relevant post-graduate qualifications.

The role focuses on developing strategy and culture, leading change, and embedding Catholic values and pastoral care within school life.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking with ability to build capacity across multiple schools.
• Experience as a principal (minimum five years) and relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and pastoral care integration.

Responsibilities

• Build leadership capacity in principals and leadership teams across ACS.
• Develop strategy and culture to drive school improvement and change.
• Collaborate with ACS Leadership Team, Schools and Office to improve outcomes.
• Support Annual Improvement Plans and translate strategy into action.
• Lead teaching and learning improvements aligned to Catholic values.
• Foster a cohesive Catholic Professional Learning Community and religious accreditation readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Change management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Education degree

Postgraduate qualification in religious education or theology

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 November 2026

Armidale Catholic Schools is seeking a School Performance Leader to build capacity across Catholic school principals and leadership teams. Commencing January 2027 or earlier by negotiation. Candidates must have at least five years of experience as a Principal and hold relevant post-graduate qualifications.

Position Purpose

To build the capacity of Catholic school principals and leadership teams to enable more effective and efficient leadership and management of our Catholic Professional Learning Community. To work collaboratively with the ACS Leadership Team, Schools and Office to improve the faith, learning and wellbeing outcomes for our students, staff and families.

The leadership and direction provided by the School Performance Leader will be consistent with:

• The message of Jesus and the Gospels
• Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
• Armidale Catholic Schools Strategy 'Our Hope-Filled Future'.
• Armidale Catholic Schools policies and directives
• Armidale Catholic Schools Catholic Principles and Values
• Armidale Catholic Schools Mission and Vision Statement
• Armidale Catholic Schools policies and practices including
  • ACS Non-Negotiables of a Catholic Professional Learning Community
  • ACS Living Well Learning Well Student Support Framework
  • ACS Leading Well.

Commencement

The commencement date for this position will be January 2027 or earlier, as per the negotiation with the successful applicant.

We invite expressions of interest from candidates who align with the following:

• Commitment to and practice of the Catholic faith.
• A minimum of five years successful experience as a primary or secondary Principal
• A contemporary leader with the demonstrated capacity to inspire a team; collaboratively

develop strategy and culture, and manage change.

• An innovative educational leader that can clearly articulate a vision of learning and teaching

that integrates Catholic values and pastoral care into the daily life of the school.

• A leader with outstanding interpersonal skills
• An educational leader that will embrace the Armidale Catholic School's vision to lead a coherent Catholic Professional Learning Community aligned to the ACS Strategic Plan.
• Hold professional qualifications:
  • An education degree and relevant post graduate qualification; and
  • Appropriate post graduate courses in the areas of religious education or theology to meet accreditation requirements of Category E as per the Catholic Schools framework for the accreditation of staff in Catholic schools
• Be NESA accredited or be eligible to be accredited by NESA to teach in NSW.

The successful candidate will have the capacity to:

• demonstrate a commitment to the vision and mission of Catholic Education
• build leadership and school improvement capacity in schools by providing, brokering or commissioning high-quality advice on curriculum, pedagogy and leadership development
• communicate effectively dialogue with principals to support and challenge the development and implementation of school Annual Improvement Plans and strategies
• actively support principals to lead teaching and learning in their schools, address barriers to school improvement, and foster the development of a cohesive teaching and learning culture that is student-centred
• build on proven experience working in a senior leadership role in education
• drive improvement and innovation in schools in line with contemporary research
• share experience in leading strategic initiatives in teaching and learning (K-12) to enhance student experience and learning outcomes
• "C" class driver's license.

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Not applicable

The Catholic Education System in the Diocese of Armidale is vibrant and dynamic. There are twenty four systemic Catholic Schools catering for over 6,000 students. The teaching 'team' of over 400 teachers is dedicated to excellence in teaching learning and encouraging children to achieve their potential at each stage of schooling.The Director of Armidale Catholic Schools is Ms Regina Menz.