Leader of Learning

Posted: 12/09/2025
- Closing Date: 24/09/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Location: Mayfield
- Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

**San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield** is seeking a **Permanent Full-Time Leader of Learning - Vocational Education** to join our team from **January 2026**.

San Clemente is a vibrant Catholic school in the **Dominican tradition**, currently catering to students in **Years 7-10**. In an exciting new chapter, the College will **introduce Stage 6 in 2026**, expanding our educational offering and creating fresh opportunities for innovation and growth.

We are proud to be a **diverse, multicultural community**, welcoming students and families from a wide range of backgrounds. At San Clemente, we value each individual’s unique gifts, talents, and strengths, providing rich opportunities for students to grow spiritually, academically, and personally.

The College enjoys a **strong reputation within the local community**, built on **positive, respectful relationships** between staff, students, and families. Our dedicated team is deeply committed to **holistic education**, fostering the spiritual, academic, and wellbeing needs of every student in a supportive and compassionate environment.

With a strong focus on **continuous improvement**, San Clemente prioritises **student wellbeing as a foundation for academic success**. Our **comprehensive pastoral care structures** and **student-centred learning approach** ensure every young person is empowered to achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a **dynamic, future-focused team** as San Clemente enters this next stage of growth and development.

Leaders of Learning work in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning principles. Within their faculty they will:

- 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.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- 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
- 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 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

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY**
- 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 criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close**:Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 11.59pm**

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