System Lead Curriculum &amp; Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12) <br> Two-Year Fixed Term Opportunity | Commencing January 2027 <br> <br> Shape the future of secondary education across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. <br> As the System Lead Curriculum &amp; Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12), you will provide strategic leadership in curriculum, assessment, and teaching excellence across our secondary schools, driving innovative, evidence-based practices that enhance student learning and achievement. <br> <br> Working collaboratively with principals, school leaders, and educators, you will lead the development and implementation of curriculum initiatives, oversee HSC strategy, facilitate professional learning, and support schools to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences. <br> This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary educational leader who is passionate about curriculum innovation, educational excellence, and the mission of Catholic education. <br> <br> Commencing in January 2027, this two-year fixed-term role offers The Opportunity: to make a lasting impact on teaching and learning, supporting the development of engaged, reflective, and future-ready learners across the Diocese. <br> <br> The role is based in Newcastle West with requirement to travel to secondary schools throughout the Diocese to support professional learning initiatives. <br> <br><a href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EUql_qW8qBlMnEHxm39bISQB4_1PiXbMdAtex4-2e1pbJg?e=27rYcV" target="_blank"><strong><br><br><head3> <b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b> </head3></strong></a> <br> <br> As the System Lead Curriculum &amp; Pedagogy - Secondary (7-12), you will provide leadership in the development and implementation of innovative and student-centred pedagogical practices, in alignment with the values, mission, and strategic goals of Catholic education. This role will lead the direction of curriculum and pedagogy for all secondary schools within the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. With direct responsibility for secondary curriculum assessment, HSC strategy and school-based networks, the role will also be required to collaborate with all CS teams to ensure holistic learning experiences across all key learning areas (KLAs), integrating contemporary educational research, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.&nbsp; <br> <br> You will work collaboratively with school leaders and educators across the diocesan network, offering expert curriculum policy advice, leading professional learning initiatives, and curating high-quality teaching and learning resources. You will support curriculum compliance and validation while overseeing schools’effective curriculum delivery to help improve student educational outcomes. Your leadership will drive effective delivery of curriculum strategies that support the formation of engaged, reflective, and future-ready learners in the Diocesan secondary schools.