<p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p> <p>The Leader of Pedagogy: Learning and Teaching is a strategic leadership position responsible for leading and coordinating the College's whole-school improvement agenda in learning and teaching.</p> <p>Working in close partnership with the Principal, Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Leader of Pedagogy, the successful applicant will lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives that strengthen student achievement, instructional excellence and a culture of continuous improvement.</p> <p>This role ensures that the College's strategic priorities are translated into measurable classroom practice through evidence-informed leadership, effective systems, professional collaboration and data-driven decision making.</p> <p>As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Leader of Pedagogy: Teaching and Learning contributes to the overall strategic direction of McCarthy Catholic College while promoting the College's Catholic identity and commitment to excellence.</p> <p>The leadership and direction provided by the Leader of Learning Teaching and Learning will be consistent with;</p> <ul> <li>The message of Jesus and the Gospels</li> <li>Catholic Church teachings, principles and values</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools policies and directives</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools Catholic Principles and Values</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools Mission and Vision Statement</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools Strategic Directions.</li> <li>Armidale Catholic Schools policies and practices including ACS Non-Negotiables of a Catholic Professional Learning Community, ACS Living Well Learning Well Student Support Framework and ACS Leading Well.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Distinct Role Division: Learning &amp; Teaching vs. Leader of Pedagogy</strong></p> <p>To maintain absolute clarity across the College's leadership team, the responsibilities are divided as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Leader of Pedagogy – Learning and Teaching: Focuses on the macro and operational strategy—whole-school curriculum, cross-curricular execution, whole-school assessment coherence, program evaluations, NESA/ACS registration compliance, and building school-wide data literacy.</li> <li>Leader of Pedagogy (Collaborative Partner Role): Focuses on micro and instructional practice—classroom-level translation of educational research, direct instructional coaching of teachers, classroom pedagogical frameworks, Early career teachers and teacher professional development.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Commencement</strong></p> <p>The commencement date for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Four year trained classification with relevant experience.</li> <li>Possession of, or willingness to obtain appropriate qualifications in accordance with Category D of the Framework for Accreditation of Staff in Catholic Schools.</li> <li>Demonstrated deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices and 7-12&nbsp; curriculum, with a demonstrated ability to implement these practices to a very high standard in contemporary classrooms.</li> <li>Demonstrated highly effective leadership, collaboration, communication, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to develop staff at individual and whole school level and to build the leadership capacity of staff.</li> <li>Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with all groups in the school community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Post Graduate qualifications or the willingness to obtain.&nbsp;</li> <li>Evidence of relevant recent professional development related to Religious Education, Leadership, Curriculum and Student Care/Wellbeing.</li> <li>Proficient in the use of ICT.</li> <li>Demonstrated skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.</li> <li>Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership role/s in Catholic School/s</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact Michael Whitton, Principal on (02) 6761 0800.</p> <p>Before submitting your application, please ensure the following:</p> <ul> <li>You have carefully read the position description and ensure you understand the role you are applying for and that it is suited to your skills, experience and qualifications.&nbsp;</li> <li>To express your interest complete the relevant online form by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MNKH97P" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>clicking here</u></strong></a> and attach a brief CV that clearly outlines your qualifications and career history.</li> <li>Provide the details of three professional referees able to speak to your suitability and professional record, including your current Principal.</li> <li>Please note that nominated references will be approached regarding short-listed applicants.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.</i></p>