Leader of Curriculum
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 24 October 2025
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<p><strong>St Ursula's College Kingsgrove</strong><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 24 October 2025<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong><br><br>
Become part of a passionate and dedicated community shaping the future through quality education. At St Ursula's College, we live by our motto Serviam-to serve-with integrity, purpose, and unwavering values. We offer a dynamic and engaging learning environment, a strong academic reputation, and exceptional opportunities for both staff and students to grow and thrive. If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and value a culture built on service and excellence, we invite you to apply now and help inspire the next generation.<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
At St Ursula's College, we empower the next generation of young women through a transformative education shaped by the Catholic faith and the Ursuline tradition. Inspired by our foundress, St Angela, we believe that education is a powerful force for change. Our College proudly offers both the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB), reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and global-minded learning. Above all, we strive to instil in every student a deep and lifelong love of learning. We cultivate a rich and nurturing culture that opens minds, sparks curiosity, and inspires wonder. Our goal is to help each student discover new possibilities and develop bold aspirations-ready to lead with purpose and passion.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br><br>
The Leader of Curriculum reports directly to the Principal and works collaboratively with the Leader of Teaching & Learning Innovation. The Leader of Curriculum is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the effective implementation of curriculum administration ensuring compliance with NESA, SCS and the College requirements. The role demands a strength of commitment to the administrative and compliance needs of the College and a capacity for organisational detail and effective leadership that is collaborative and just.<br><br>
This <strong>full-time</strong> role is scheduled to commence on <strong>Tuesday, 27 January 2026</strong>. The Leader of Curriculum position is a 3-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br>
As a <strong>Leader of Curriculum</strong>, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging curriculum.<br><br>
To excel in this role, you will be able to:</p>
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<li>strategically lead improvement in own teaching and learning using evidence-based research, data, curriculum and contextual knowledge</li>
<li>contribute to a collaborative learning culture of shared responsibility focused on quality teaching and learning for all</li>
<li>work collaboratively with the College Leadership Team to drive the College strategic plan and develop a culture of continuous improvement</li>
<li>ensure the College has effective systems for review and compliance processes</li>
<li>lead the development and ongoing evaluation of effective administrative practices and processes for reporting, assessments, and assessment blocks including NAPLAN and HSC trial examinations</li>
<li>create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students.</li>
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<p>You will have attained:</p>
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<li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li>
<li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li>
<li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a>.</li>
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<p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>
In joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br>
SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.<br><br>
Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br>
In addition, we offer:</p>
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<li>remuneration package valued at up to $140,855. Base salary ranges from $87,550 to $125,763</li>
<li>an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary</li>
<li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li>
<li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li>
<li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li>
<li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>
Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p>
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<li>current CV</li>
<li>cover letter</li>
<li>three referees, including your current employer/principal and your last principal.</li>
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<p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br>
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.<br><br>
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br>
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>