Job Description

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach in one of the following subjects; PD/H/PE, Religious Educaiton, TAS, CAPA or Science and will provide pastoral and learning support for a selected year group.

The role of Middle Leader exists to support the principal in implementing the vision and mission of the school, to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students and assist the school leadership team in the conduct and organisation of the school.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:

• A deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• A commitment to promoting and embedding the school’s values in pastoral programs and practices.
• A strong understanding of contemporary approaches to student well-being and management.
• The demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and work collaboratively with staff.
• The demonstrated ability to support students with challenging behaviours.
• The demonstrated ability to build a positive learning culture of high expectations for all with an emphasis on differentiated learning to meet the holistic needs of all students.
• The ability to use data to discern the individual needs of students and be able to source appropriate support.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching.
• Appropriate additional qualifications or experience in a relevant area.
• Level C Accreditation aligned in accordance with ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ policy or a commitment to gain within the first contractual period.
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

Closing Date: 4 November 2026 at 11.55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.