CAPA Coordinator
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 24 November 2026
A leadership opportunity within Catholic education.
<p><strong>CAPA Coordinator | MacKillop College, Bathurst</strong><br><strong>All-girls, Years 7-12</strong><br><strong>Permanent Full-time Teacher Position, 1.00 FTE</strong><br><strong>Coordinator Level 2, Initial 2 Year Contract</strong><br><strong>Commencing: 28 January 2027 </strong></p>
<p><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br>
We have an exciting opportunity for a CAPA Coordinator to join our team at MacKillop College, Bathurst. This position combines classroom teaching with responsibility for leading and coordinating the CAPA Key Learning Area. You will deliver quality teaching and create a nurturing, ordered learning environment while supporting staff and overseeing curriculum, assessment and faculty resources.</p>
<p>We are seeking a teacher and leader who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:</p>
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<li>Developing and delivering engaging, inclusive classroom programs that meet curriculum requirements and support the learning needs of all students.</li>
<li>Leading the development, implementation and review of teaching programs, assessment schedules and marking criteria, including NESA requirements for senior courses and retention of student work samples.</li>
<li>Using classroom assessment and external results, including NAPLAN, RoSA and HSC results where relevant, to guide teaching and improve student outcomes.</li>
<li>Supporting and supervising faculty staff through collaborative planning, professional learning and the Professional Planning and Development goal-setting and review process, in consultation with the Assistant Principal.</li>
<li>Coordinating faculty meetings, maintaining the faculty handbook and curriculum implementation statements, and contributing to Leaders of Learning meetings.</li>
<li>Working with learning support and gifted and talented staff to provide appropriate adjustments and extension opportunities, and promoting effective use of ICT across the curriculum.</li>
<li>Managing the faculty budget, teaching resources and equipment, and maintaining faculty work health and safety records and audits.</li>
<li>Supporting student wellbeing and behaviour within the faculty, working with school leaders and families, and undertaking student supervision duties.</li>
<li>Promoting the CAPA learning area and contributing to parent information meetings, excursions, major school events and the wider life of the school.</li>
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<p>Copies of the <i><strong>Classroom Teacher and Key Learning Area Coordinator position descriptions</strong></i> can be found here: <a href="here">Teacher - PD</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KiasmOHLceWTQRAbUSJJwNTyb4yj1kQh/view?usp=sharing">KLA Coordinator</a>.</p>
<p><br><strong>About You</strong><br>
We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:</p>
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<li>Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW, with appropriate subject knowledge and teaching expertise in CAPA.</li>
<li>Demonstrate effective classroom teaching, inclusive practice and the ability to build positive relationships with students based on mutual respect, patience and understanding.</li>
<li>Demonstrate current knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for the stages taught within CAPA, with the capacity to lead curriculum planning, assessment and reporting.</li>
<li>Demonstrate the capacity to monitor and analyse student learning data and use it to improve classroom practice and outcomes across the faculty.</li>
<li>Demonstrate leadership skills and the capacity to support staff, coordinate professional learning and contribute to professional goal-setting and review.</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong organisation, communication and collaboration skills, including the capacity to coordinate faculty operations, budgets and resources.</li>
<li>Demonstrate a commitment to child safety, student wellbeing and ongoing reflection on and improvement of professional practice.</li>
<li>Demonstrate a willingness to support the mission and ethos of Catholic education and actively contribute to the spiritual life and wider activities of the school.</li>
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<p><strong>About Our Offer</strong><br>
Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:</p>
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<li>Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development</li>
<li>Positive, engaging, and supportive culture</li>
<li>An organisation that is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development</li>
<li>Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks</li>
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<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/bathurst-area/bathurst">Click here to find out more about Bathurst, NSW.</a></p>
<p><strong>About Us</strong><br>
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.</p>
<p>MacKillop College, named for Mary MacKillop who had strong ties with the area, is an all-girls’ Catholic Secondary School located in the beautiful country city of Bathurst. MacKillop College is highly regarded in the Bathurst community with a fine reputation for excellent standards as well as promoting happy and harmonious relationships. <br>
MacKillop College is grounded in its Catholic values, drawing from the rich traditions of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St Joseph. At MacKillop, we strongly believe in the effectiveness of girls’ education to empower young women to reach their personal, social and academic potential are challenged to be the best version of themselves.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mackillopbathurst.catholic.edu.au/">Click here to find out more about MacKillop College, Bathurst.</a></p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>
If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p>
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<li>An updated CV/Resume</li>
<li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li>
<li>Contact details of appropriate referees</li>
<li>All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)</li>
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<p><strong>Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 24 November 2026.</strong></p>
<p>Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!</p>
<p>A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.</p>
<p>Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6338 2200.</p>
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<p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop. </i></p>
<p><i>The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered. </i></p>
<p><i>We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools. </i></p>
<p><i>CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community. </i></p>
<p><i>A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.</i></p>
<p><i>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</i></p>
<p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p>
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