Leader of Pedagogy / Infants Teacher
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 5 September 2025
Do you have a passion for pedagogy and student growth? This middle leadership opportunity focuses on enhancing teaching and learning through evidence-based practices, professional development, and data-informed decision-making. If you’re passionate about quality teaching, skilled in data-informed practice, and ready to support teachers in transforming learning, we’d love to hear from you.
<p><strong>Commencing 3 February 2026 </strong><br>
🕒 Appointment: 2 years<br>
💼 Classification: 1 point coordinator allowance</p>
<p>0.4 FTE LoP / 0.6 FTE Infants teacher</p>
<p>St Joseph's, Peak Hill is a vibrant small rural school, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic infants teacher and an inspiring Leader of Pedagogy to join our dedicated team. </p>
<p><strong><u>WHY YOU'LL LOVE TEACHING AT ST JOSEPH'S PARISH SCHOOL, PEAK HILL</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><i><strong>Small, connected school</strong></i> – with around 30 students, you’ll build strong, meaningful connections with each child and their family</li>
<li><i><strong>Small class sizes</strong></i><strong> </strong>- for personalised teaching</li>
<li><i><strong>Individualised support strategies</strong></i> – We use data-driven teaching, data walls, and targeted literacy and numeracy interventions to help all students succeed</li>
<li><i><strong>Rural lifestyle with heart</strong></i> – Peak Hill offers tranquillity with a strong sense of local community, situated only 70km from Dubbo</li>
<li><i><strong>Innovative teaching environment</strong></i> – One‑to‑one Chromebooks, interactive projectors, flexible learning spaces, and Google Workspace tools.</li>
<li><i><strong>Opportunities to lead</strong></i> – Take on leadership projects, mentor colleagues, and influence whole‑school initiatives.</li>
</ul>
<p>To get a feel for our school, visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stjoeyspeakhill" rel="nofollow">facebook page</a> to view the wonderful learning and shared experiences with our school families.</p>
<p><strong><u>THE ROLE - LEADER OF PEDAGOGY</u></strong></p>
<p>As a middle leader, you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Support teachers with evidence-based strategies and professional development.</li>
<li>Use student data to drive instructional decisions and improve outcomes.</li>
<li>Foster strong collaborative partnerships with staff, students, and parents.</li>
<li>Lead with vision, empathy, and a commitment to Catholic education.</li>
<li>Work alongside the CEWF Learning & Teaching Team to implement system-wide improvement strategies.</li>
</ul>
<p>What You’ll Bring</p>
<p>✔ High-level teaching expertise<br>
✔ Leadership and coaching skills<br>
✔ Strong communication and collaboration abilities<br>
✔ Passion for pedagogy and student growth<br>
✔ Knowledge of current trends and learning technologies</p>
<p><strong>A BIT ABOUT PEAK HILL</strong></p>
<p>Peak Hill is known for its friendly and close-knit community. The town may be small, but its residents take pride in working together and supporting local events, from agricultural shows to community festivals. Peak Hill is a short commute to larger regional centres Dubbo and Parkes.There's a strong sense of belonging and shared identity in Peak Hill, which makes it a welcoming place to live or visit.</p>
<p><strong>TEACHER INCENTIVES INCLUDE:</strong></p>
<p>Maximum Package valued at $15,000</p>
<ul>
<li>Total incentive payment - $10,000
<ul>
<li>$5000 upfront</li>
<li>$5000 distributed throughout the year</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Removalist allowance - Up to $5000</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>FOR MORE INFORMATION</strong></p>
<p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Regina Goodridge (Principal) on 02 6869 1452</p>
<p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6853 9300</p>
<p>For more positions vacant in the diocese visit our <a href="http://www.wf.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">CEWF website</a></p>
<p>View our video - <a href="https://youtu.be/hqLGPRaOFXU" rel="nofollow">Hear from our teachers</a></p>