Leader of Learning - PDHPE - Booragul

Introduction Join Our Leadership Team at St Paul's Catholic College, Booragul! Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact? St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul, is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Secondary Leader of Learning – PDHPE to join our passionate team commencing 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. If you’re a dynamic educator with the vision to lead and the heart to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Description POSITION DESCRIPTION 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.

Skills and Experiences: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 Contact Liz Stokes, Acting Principal on Tel: (02) 4958 6711 or via email: liz.stokes@mn.catholic.edu.au TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

• 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.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. 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 19th November 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 the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. 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. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.