Year Coordinator (2 Point)

James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange 

Permanent | Full-time 

Commencing Term 1, 2026 

Salary ranging from $107,102 - $153,398 

Relocation Package (available for the right candidate)

James Sheahan Catholic High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Year Coordinator to provide pastoral, educational, and organisational leadership for students in their year group. This key position plays an important role in fostering student wellbeing, promoting academic engagement, and strengthening partnerships between students, families, and the wider school community. 

About the Role 

The Year Coordinator is responsible for the holistic development of students, ensuring that each individual is supported in their learning, growth, and faith journey. The role combines pastoral care with educational and organisational leadership, requiring a strong commitment to student wellbeing, effective communication with parents, and collaborative work with staff. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Foster Gospel values as the foundation for relationships within the year group. 
• Provide pastoral care by encouraging, motivating, and affirming students. 
• Promote student engagement in academic and co-curricular programs. 
• Support student wellbeing, discipline, and positive behaviour in line with school policies. 
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, academic progress, and uniform compliance. 
• Communicate regularly with parents with parents and guardians to build strong partnerships. 
• Organise and lead year-level assemblies, meetings, parent evenings, and activities. 
• Oversee examinations, study groups, and reporting processes. 
• Encourage and develop student leadership opportunities. 

For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description.

About You 

The successful applicant will be: 

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW. 
• Ability to use student data effectively (e.g. attendance, behaviour, and academic patterns) to help monitor progress, identify emerging concerns, and support positive behaviour choices within the year group, in a manner consistent with Gospel values. 
• Awareness of current student wellbeing issues such as attendance, mental health, and peer relationships, and the ability to provide appropriate support or referral to specialist services, while fostering a safe and caring environment grounded in Catholic faith and values. 
• Capacity to apply creative and engaging approaches to motivate students, build a sense of belonging, and promote a positive year group identity that reflects the school’s Catholic ethos. 
• Commitment to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that promotes a culture of effort, engagement and excellence, encouraging each student to achieve their potential as learners and people of faith. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively in a dynamic school environment, balancing the pastoral care needs of students with their own teaching responsibilities. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the school’s Wellbeing Team, colleagues, and parents/carers, showing strong communication and partnership skills to ensure the best outcomes for students. 

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About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 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.

Established in 1976, James Sheahan Catholic High School is named for James Sheahan, an influential Catholic priest who played a significant role in the development of Catholic education in the region.

At James Sheahan Catholic High School, we believe in holistic education. Alongside academics, we encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, performing arts, public speaking, and community service. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where students feel valued, respected, and safe. We actively engage with the local community and promote social responsibility through community service programs.

Click here to find out more about James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange.

Why work for us? 

• Permanent leadership role available in a Catholic high school
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• Access to Fitness Passport & salary packaging 
• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong  teacher networks  

How to apply

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:

• An updated CV/Resume

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement

• Contact details of appropriate referees

• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 9am on 11 September 2025. 

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!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting Mrs Linda Chaim, Executive Assistant at l.chaim1@bth.catholic.edu.au.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.