<p>Lead with Purpose.<br> Mentor with Passion.<br><br> Pedagogical Mentor – Permanent Full-Time | Starting 2026<br> St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead<br><br> St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, invites a dedicated and visionary educator to join our team as a Pedagogical Mentor in 2026.<br> This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of teaching and learning within a vibrant, values-driven school community.<br><br> Rooted in the rich tradition of the Josephite sisters, St Mary’s is a co-educational Year 7–12 college known for its welcoming spirit, strong sense of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence.<br> We pride ourselves on fostering a safe and inclusive environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.<br> Our approach to education is grounded in the Visible Learning Framework, and we are passionate about nurturing both academic achievement and personal growth.<br><br> If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a school that values faith, learning, and leadership, we would love to hear from you.<br><br><br><br><a href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/ES6kN3ZAg8JGjtT6YIVpkMUBcO-UjS_S3zbserS-QYc3UQ?e=Ql7vbW"><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></strong></a><br><br> Pedagogical Mentors work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal(s) and school leadership team to develop and build the capacity of teachers to learn, teach and lead. They nurture a culture of continuous improvement that is supported through shared knowledge and expertise by:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Modelling high quality teaching within and across the school community<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Working collaboratively with teachers to develop and refine teaching practice<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Inviting teachers to participate in working with their PM using coaching cycles to improve an identified area of practice<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Drawing on research, data, feedback and reflection<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Supporting the work of PLTs, including faculties, in schools<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Supporting the provision of professional learning to staff<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul>