Leader of Learning

**Introduction**:
Inspiring Leadership Opportunity in Religious Education
Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Leader of Learning - Religious Education to join our team in January 2026
As we transition into our final phase as a Years 7 to 12 Catholic learning community in 2025, we are dedicated to nurturing faith-filled, confident, and reflective learners. Our educators co-create enriching environments where religious education is at the heart of our mission, fostering a deep sense of faith, purpose, fulfilment, and joy.
Located in the picturesque Port Stephens region, our college offers an ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is just 34km from Newcastle CBD and within an hour's drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.
**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Whilst the Principal also has final responsibility for the development and implementation of the Religious Education program Kindergarten to Year 12, this responsibility is shared with the Leader of Learning - Secondary Religious Education, who also assists to support parents and carers in their role as religious educators of their children.
The Leader of Learning - Secondary Religious Education is an exemplary teacher who provides an excellent role model for other teachers, especially in the area of Religious Education and in their understanding of quality teaching and learning that is holistic and informed by a distinctive Catholic world-view.
The Leader of Learning - Secondary Religious Education works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place which has a strong focus on enhancing religious learning for all students.
**Within the RE faculty they will**:

- Promote the development and maintenance of academic rigour in relation to Religious Education
- Supervise the implementation and teaching of the diocesan Religious Education curriculum
- 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 faith development

**Skills and Experiences**:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Practising Catholic
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
- Is outstanding in correct doctrine, the witness of a Christian life and teaching skill
- Familiarity with current Religious Education documents and a demonstrated ability to reflect the spirit of these documents in classroom practice
- 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
- 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
- Postgraduate study in Religious Education or Theology
- NESA Teacher Accreditation
- Diocesan Accreditation to Teach Religion
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
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.
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.
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