Leaders Of Learning

Posted: 24/06/2025
- Closing Date: 10/07/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Location: Booragul
- Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

**St Paul's Catholic College, Booragul** is excited to announce two **Permanent Full-Time Leadership Opportunities** commencing in **2026**:
**Leaders of Learning - Wellbeing & Engagement**

At St Paul's, we believe in more than just education — we foster a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student and staff member feels truly at home. Our calm and welcoming campus is a place where creativity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and spiritual growth is deeply valued.

With a student body of 750 diverse and talented young people, our college is committed to supporting each individual's journey — academically, emotionally, and spiritually. As a Leader of Learning - Wellbeing & Engagement, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding this journey, empowering students to thrive and grow in a community grounded in compassion, reflection, and respect.

If you're passionate about student wellbeing, inspired by inclusive education, and ready to lead with purpose — we'd love to hear from you.

The Leader of Learning - Wellbeing & Engagement works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to ensure the promotion of student wellbeing in accordance with contemporary evidence-based principles. Across the school they will:

- ensure the highest standards of student wellbeing and learning engagement
- establish and maintain a culture of care and ensure proactive support for students and families
- work with Leaders of Learning to develop and implement quality learning and wellbeing programs that support engagement and learning outcomes
- establish a culture of collaborative and reflective practice
- support individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional development

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Must be practising Catholic with an ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schooL
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based engagement and learning principles, with demonstrated ability to effectively utilise data to optimise educational outcomes
- Demonstrated success in creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders of student engagement and wellbeing
- Deep knowledge of wellbeing programs, practices and strategies to enhance the social and emotional growth of students
- Demonstrated capacity to ensure a culture of continuous improvement; to think and act strategically; and to support the Principal in leading the mission of the school
- High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to maintain confidentiality; and develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
- Prior leadership experience (Desirable)

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Four-year trained teacher classification and 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, pastoral care and wellbeing) (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.
- Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.

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: Thursday 10th July 2025 at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with th