Introduction
Leader of Learning - PDHPE - Booragul
at St Paul's Catholic College, Booragul. Join our Leadership Team We are seeking a Permanent Full-Time Secondary Leader of Learning – PDHPE to begin January ****.
St Paul's Catholic College, Booragul, is a vibrant, inclusive community that supports both students and staff to thrive. Our calm and nurturing environment encourages creativity, growth, and a love of learning every day.
With a strong focus on spiritual development and personal empowerment, we foster the unique strengths and gifts of our ~750 students, providing opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and innovation.
As the new Leader of Learning – PDHPE, you will guide the faculty to inspire active, healthy lifestyles and a lifelong passion for wellbeing.
Position Description
Ensure the highest standards of teaching practice.
Lead and support the ongoing development, implementation, and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes.
Have deep understanding and expertise in KLA curriculum requirements.
Establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice.
Support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development.
Know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
Articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools.
Demonstrated success in ensuring a culture of continuous improvement, creating and leading effective professional learning, and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learning.
Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, teaching, and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, think and act strategically, and support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the school.
High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community.
Prior leadership experience (Desirable).
Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable).
Qualifications
Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
NESA Teacher Accreditation.
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
Completion of anaphylaxis training.
Postgraduate study in education (e.g., Master of Leadership, Educational Leadership, IT, Curriculum) (Desirable).
Conditions of Employment
Salary is in accordance with the New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement ****.
Benefits include a 2-point allowance of $****** per fortnight and 0.2 FTE release time to support effective and strategic leadership.
Benefits of Working With Us
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged, and encouraged to excel and grow.
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply).
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Training and staff development programs.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
Safeguarding and EEO Statement
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. We are committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
Contact
Contact Liz Stokes, Acting Principal on Tel: or via email:
Applications
To apply, click on the apply button below and:
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume.
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under Experience/Criteria above and ensure your response to each criterion is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Wednesday 19th November **** at *****pm.
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