Leader of Learning

Join Our Leadership Team at St Paul's Catholic College, Booragul We are seeking a Permanent Full-Time Secondary Leader of Learning – PDHPE to join our passionate team starting January 2026.

At St Paul’s, we pride ourselves on being more than just a school – we’re a vibrant, inclusive community where both students and staff are supported to thrive. Our calm and nurturing environment is designed to feel like home, creating a safe space where creativity, growth, and a love of learning are encouraged 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 our new Leader of Learning – PDHPE, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding the faculty to inspire active, healthy lifestyles and a lifelong passion for wellbeing. This position comes with a 2-point allowance of $749.94 per fortnight and 0.2 FTE release time to support you in leading effectively and strategically.

Responsibilities will include:

- ensuring the highest standards of teaching practice
- leading and supporting the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
- having deep understanding and expertise in KLA curriculum requirements
- establishing a culture of collaborative and reflective practice
- supporting individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development
- knowing students and striving to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing

The ideal candidate will have:

- ability to 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, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently
- demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically, and to 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

Qualifications and experience required include:

- 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

Conditions of employment include a salary in accordance with the New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023, as well as access to a corporate fitness program, employee assistance program, training and staff development programs, and paid parental leave for eligible employees.

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. 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.

The Diocese is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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