Visionary Curriculum & Pedagogy Leader - Secondary (7-12)

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Staff training programs

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, based in Newcastle West, invites applications for System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7–12). The role shapes curriculum, assessment, and teaching excellence across Catholic secondary schools within the Diocese.

The two-year fixed-term position starts January 2027, with travel to primary schools to support professional learning and curriculum delivery. It requires strategic leadership and a commitment to Catholic education values.

Qualifications

• Four-year trained teacher with relevant classroom experience.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership or equivalent.
• Active NESA Accreditation and WWCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in curriculum, assessment and teaching.
• Oversee HSC strategy and school-based curriculum initiatives.
• Lead professional learning and capstone learning programs.
• Support schools to deliver high-quality, student-centred learning.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Strategic planning

Professional learning

Data-informed decisions

HSC strategy

Educational leadership

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Postgraduate leadership qualification

Active NESA Accreditation

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, based in Newcastle West, invites applications for System Lead Curriculum & Pedagogy - Secondary (7–12). The role shapes curriculum, assessment, and teaching excellence across Catholic secondary schools within the Diocese.

The two-year fixed-term position starts January 2027, with travel to primary schools to support professional learning and curriculum delivery. It requires strategic leadership and a commitment to Catholic education values.