System Lead - Secondary Curriculum & Pedagogy (7–12)

St Nicholas Early Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle seeks a System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12) in Newcastle West. This two-year fixed-term role leads curriculum policy, pedagogy, and assessment across diocesan secondary schools and drives evidence-based practices to raise student achievement.

You will collaborate with principals and educators to implement innovative, student-centred strategies and oversee professional development, curriculum compliance, and validation across

Qualifications

• Catholic education commitment and leadership in curriculum.
• Experience leading curriculum development at system level.
• Proven ability to drive teaching excellence and change.
• Familiarity with secondary curriculum frameworks and HSC strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in curriculum, assessment and teaching excellence across 7–12.
• Lead development and implementation of curriculum initiatives and professional learning.
• Oversee HSC strategy and school-based networks across the diocese.
• Collaborate with school leaders to ensure high-quality learning experiences.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Strategic planning

Professional learning

Educational leadership

Data-driven improvement

Team leadership

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Postgraduate leadership

Active NESA Accreditation

WWCC clearance

Job description

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle seeks a System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12) in Newcastle West. This two-year fixed-term role leads curriculum policy, pedagogy, and assessment across diocesan secondary schools and drives evidence-based practices to raise student achievement.

You will collaborate with principals and educators to implement innovative, student-centred strategies and oversee professional development, curriculum compliance, and validation across