System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary - Newcastle West

Catholic Schools Office - Diocese Of Maitland/Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Schools Office - Diocese Of Maitland/Newcastle seeks a System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7–12) for a two-year fixed-term role based in Newcastle West. The role leads curriculum and pedagogy across secondary schools, enabling innovative, student-centred practices aligned with Catholic education goals.

You will collaborate with school leaders, supervise curriculum assessment and HSC strategy, and support schools through professional learning and resource curation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in curriculum policy and pedagogy for all secondary schools (7–12) across the Diocese.
• Lead development and implementation of curriculum initiatives and oversee HSC strategy.
• Facilitate professional learning and curate high‑quality teaching resources.
• Support curriculum compliance and validation while ensuring effective delivery of learning across KLAs.
• Travel to secondary schools across the Diocese to support professional learning initiatives.

Job description

System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary - Newcastle West

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 7 November 2026

System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12)
Two-Year Fixed Term Opportunity | Commencing January 2027

System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12)
Two-Year Fixed Term Opportunity | Commencing January 2027
Shape the future of secondary education across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
As the System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12), you will provide strategic leadership in curriculum, assessment, and teaching excellence across our secondary schools, driving innovative, evidence-based practices that enhance student learning and achievement.
Working collaboratively with principals, school leaders, and educators, you will lead the development and implementation of curriculum initiatives, oversee HSC strategy, facilitate professional learning, and support schools to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary educational leader who is passionate about curriculum innovation, educational excellence, and the mission of Catholic education.
Commencing in January 2027, this two-year fixed-term role offers The Opportunity: to make a lasting impact on teaching and learning, supporting the development of engaged, reflective, and future-ready learners across the Diocese.
The role is based in Newcastle West with requirement to travel to secondary schools throughout the Diocese to support professional learning initiatives.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As the System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12), you will provide leadership in the development and implementation of innovative and student-centred pedagogical practices, in alignment with the values, mission, and strategic goals of Catholic education. This role will lead the direction of curriculum and pedagogy for all secondary schools within the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. With direct responsibility for secondary curriculum assessment, HSC strategy and school-based networks, the role will also be required to collaborate with all CS teams to ensure holistic learning experiences across all key learning areas (KLAs), integrating contemporary educational research, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
You will work collaboratively with school leaders and educators across the diocesan network, offering expert curriculum policy advice, leading professional learning initiatives, and curating high-quality teaching and learning resources. You will support curriculum compliance and validation while overseeing schools’effective curriculum delivery to help improve student educational outcomes. Your leadership will drive effective delivery of curriculum strategies that support the formation of engaged, reflective, and future-ready learners in the Diocesan secondary schools.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Not applicable