McCarthy Catholic College is seeking a Leader of Pedagogy (Learning and Teaching) to join the Senior Leadership Team and lead whole-school improvement in learning and teaching.
Position Purpose
The Leader of Pedagogy: Learning and Teaching is a strategic leadership position responsible for leading and coordinating the College's whole-school improvement agenda in learning and teaching.
Working in close partnership with the Principal, Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Leader of Pedagogy, the successful applicant will lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives that strengthen student achievement, instructional excellence and a culture of continuous improvement.
This role ensures that the College's strategic priorities are translated into measurable classroom practice through evidence-informed leadership, effective systems, professional collaboration and data-driven decision making.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Leader of Pedagogy: Teaching and Learning contributes to the overall strategic direction of McCarthy Catholic College while promoting the College's Catholic identity and commitment to excellence.
The leadership and direction provided by the Leader of Learning Teaching and Learning will be consistent with;
The message of Jesus and the Gospels
Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
Armidale Catholic Schools policies and directives
Armidale Catholic Schools Catholic Principles and Values
Armidale Catholic Schools Mission and Vision Statement
Armidale Catholic Schools Strategic Directions.
Armidale Catholic Schools policies and practices including ACS Non-Negotiables of a Catholic Professional Learning Community, ACS Living Well Learning Well Student Support Framework and ACS Leading Well.

Distinct Role Division: Learning & Teaching vs. Leader of Pedagogy




To maintain absolute clarity across the College's leadership team, the responsibilities are divided as follows:
Leader of Pedagogy – Learning and Teaching: Focuses on the macro and operational strategy—whole-school curriculum, cross-curricular execution, whole-school assessment coherence, program evaluations, NESA/ACS registration compliance, and building school-wide data literacy.
Leader of Pedagogy (Collaborative Partner Role): Focuses on micro and instructional practice—classroom-level translation of educational research, direct instructional coaching of teachers, classroom pedagogical frameworks, Early career teachers and teacher professional development.

Commencement
The commencement date for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Essential Criteria
Four year trained classification with relevant experience.
Possession of, or willingness to obtain appropriate qualifications in accordance with Category D of the Framework for Accreditation of Staff in Catholic Schools.
Demonstrated deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices and 7-12 curriculum, with a demonstrated ability to implement these practices to a very high standard in contemporary classrooms.
Demonstrated highly effective leadership, collaboration, communication, organisation and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop staff at individual and whole school level and to build the leadership capacity of staff.




Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with all groups in the school community.

Desirable criteria
Post Graduate qualifications or the willingness to obtain.
Evidence of relevant recent professional development related to Religious Education, Leadership, Curriculum and Student Care/Wellbeing.
Proficient in the use of ICT.
Demonstrated skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.
Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership role/s in Catholic School/s

Application
For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact Michael Whitton, Principal on **************.
Before submitting your application, please ensure the following:
You have carefully read the position description and ensure you understand the role you are applying for and that it is suited to your skills, experience and qualifications.
To express your interest complete the relevant online form by clicking here and attach a brief CV that clearly outlines your qualifications and career history.
Provide the details of three qualified referees able to speak to your suitability and professional record, including your current Principal.
Please note that nominated references will be approached regarding short-listed applicants.

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.
McCarthy Catholic College is a Year 7-12 co-educational institution located in new grounds and facilities. The current enrolment is approximately 805 students. We offer a wide range of curriculum. The school encourages its students to participate in a great range of extra-curricular activities. We have had participants in equestrian events, cattle, sheep and pig judging, eisteddfod recitals, choral events, dramatic productions, charity fund raisers, constitutional conventions and learning!

📌 Leader Of Pedagogy (Lop) (New South Wales)
🏢 Mccarthy Catholic College
📍 New South Wales