Lead. Inspire. Grow.
Are you ready to lead with purpose in a dynamic and faith-filled school community? St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is seeking a passionate and experienced educator to join the leadership team as a permanent Full Time (1.0FTE) Primary Coordinator in 2026.
This position offers the opportunity to shape strategic learning initiatives, lead and support quality teaching and learning outcomes, foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence and contribute to the spiritual and academic growth of students and staff
Located in the growing suburb of Chisholm, St Aloysius is a vibrant, double-stream Catholic school committed to nurturing students through contemporary learning and Gospel values.
Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Primary Coordinator works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence. As a member of the school leadership team, they are entrusted with the responsibility to assist students in making sense of their world, to make informed decisions and judgements, and to act with moral and ethical integrity. Across the school they will:
- develop, implement and oversee the school’s strategic learning initiatives
- support the monitoring and review of school improvement initiatives
- support the monitoring and review of school compliance
- lead, model and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
- model and promote contemporary and innovative pedagogical practices
- contribute to the development of a culture of collegiality and reflective practice
- support individuals in identifying new learning experiences to support their continued professional development
- know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- 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
- Ability to promote and support staff to develop innovative and effective teaching and learning practices across each KLA
- 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
- Demonstrated experience in leading successful school initiatives (Desirable)
- Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- NESA Teacher Accreditation
- Working with Children Clearance number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- Postgraduate study in education, e.g. Master of Educational Leadership, Theology (Desirable)
- Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)
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
For further information, please contact Principal Jeanette Fowles, Principal, (02) 4088 8030 or via [email protected]
Click the Apply button below and ensure your application includes a cover letter and resume: In your cover letter, please respond to each selection criteria listed under Essential Criteria (Limit each response to no more than 300 words)
Applications close: Monday 10th September 2025 at 11.59pm
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.
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.
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