Leader Of Learning-English

Due to the approved expansion of Holy Trinity School, Inverell to Years 11 & 12 from the 2026 school year, Holy Trinity is seeking an innovative and energetic Leader of Learning - English.

The successful applicant will have Stage 6 experience or demonstrated equivalent and the ability to lead collaborative and autonomy-promoting teams. Leaders of Learning and Leaders of Student Care work as a coherent team of Middle Leaders to improve conditions for learning, teaching, and wellbeing across the School.

Potential applicants are asked to review Living Well, Learning Well : A Student Support Framework for the Diocese of Armidale and Leading from the Middle : A Middle Leader Framework for the Diocese of Armidale before proceeding. An intent and capability to support and drive this work is an essential requirement for the successful applicant.

The successful applicant will be able to articulate a contemporary, student-centred perspective on pedagogy and show evidence of recent work to improve teacher practice, build stronger teams, and improve student learning.

Position : Leader of Learning - English

Location : Holy Trinity School, Inverell

Reports to : Principal

Enterprise Agreement : NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools 2023

Base salary range : (Full-time) $85,000 - $122,100 gross per annum (based on skills, experience & NESA accreditation)

Employment type : Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Employment status : Permanent teaching role, 2-year Leader of Learning contract (renewal subject to successful performance)

About Holy Trinity School and Inverell

Holy Trinity is a Catholic systemic school in the Armidale Diocese, in the New England Region of NSW. We cater for students from K-10 and will expand to Years 11 and 12 starting in 2026.

Our Catholic foundations, in the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the De La Salle Brothers, underpin our approach to teaching and learning, fostering faith development and community involvement.

Inverell is nestled in a picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River, renowned for its proud pioneering history and beautiful restored buildings.

Key Responsibilities

Duties related to the position include but are not limited to :

• Upholding Catholic identity and mission across the curriculum.
• Leading Professional Learning Teams to drive improvement.
• Working collaboratively with Leaders Of Pedagogy and Literacy Coach.
• Contributing to and leading curriculum implementation and faculty goal setting.
• Providing effective planning, allocation, support, and evaluation of teamwork.
• Supporting colleagues in mentoring and monitoring goal setting.
• Ensuring a focus on the balance between content, technology, and pedagogy.
• Facilitating innovative approaches to contemporary pedagogy.
• Monitoring and evaluating teaching strategies to improve student achievement.
• Using instructional coaching methods to set expectations of high-impact practices.
• Ensuring implementation of NESA and Diocesan curriculum.
• Using evidence-based approaches to develop and modify programs.
• Ensuring contemporary learning spaces are appropriately resourced.
• Taking responsibility for budget and record keeping requirements.
• Maintaining Workplace Health and Safety standards.

Selection Criteria

General expectations of staff at Holy Trinity School, Inverell :

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos.
• Serve the employer faithfully and diligently.
• Ensure appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Act as a team member, supporting the team's philosophy.
• Willingness to undertake professional development.
• Maintain observance of school policies and procedures.
• Comply with all WHS protocols.
• Provide quality service to colleagues, students, and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Act professionally and respectfully at all times.
• Comply with the Framework for the Accreditation of Staff in Catholic Schools.
• Employment is conditional upon having a valid NSW Working with Children Check Clearance.

The commencement date for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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• Inverell, New South Wales, Australia