Leader of Teaching

Location: Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia

Type: Full-Time

Job Reference: 497502

Closing date: September 16, 2025

La Salle Academy, Lithgow is a co-educational school serving years K-12. 1.00 FTE Teacher and 3-point coordinator allowance. Commencing: Term 1 2026.

The Leader of Teaching and Learning will model, promote and facilitate contemporary learning principles, including the seamless integration of technology, into the learning cycle. The position includes coordinating academic compliance, leading curriculum reform, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Responsibilities extend to supporting staff development, leading teacher appraisal processes, and enhancing staff–student relationships. Additionally, the role involves engaging with parents, coordinating key school events, and collaborating with the leadership team to evaluate programs, curriculum offerings and strategic planning.

Download a copy of our Candidate Information Pack for more information.

We are seeking someone able to align with the following selection criteria:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW
• An understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church
• Exemplary classroom practice, using a range of effective contemporary pedagogies
• Experience leading development of programming, and continuous improvement with a team
• Highly effective leadership, collaboration, communication, organisation and time management skills
• In-depth knowledge of contemporary trends in education within Australia with demonstrated success implementing significant educational change initiatives, adapting to the evolving needs of our students
• Minimum of five years of school experience, contributing to our students' growth and development

• Salary in accordance with NSW & ACT Catholic Systemic Schools EA 2023
• Coordinator 3 allowance will be paid in addition to the salary
• 0.3 RFF
• Salary Packaging is available
• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• Be a part of the wider Catholic Diocese and benefit from access to resources and mentoring from like-minded people

If you're looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the "About You" section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 16 September.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6354 5100.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.