Leader of Teaching and Learning

Leader of Teaching and Learning | St Raphael's CS, Cowra
Co-educational, Years K-12
Permanent Full-time Position, 1.0 FTE
Coordinator Level 3, Initial 2 Year Contract
Commencing: 28 January 2027 

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Leader of Teaching and Learning to join the leadership team at St Raphael's CS, Cowra. Reporting to the Principal, you will lead improvements in teaching and learning across the school, model effective classroom practice and build the capability of teachers and middle leaders.

We are seeking a teacher and leader who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• Giving witness to the Catholic mission of the school and supporting its Catholic life, faith formation and excellence in Religious Education.

• Modelling effective, inclusive teaching and assessment practices, and team teaching with staff across Key Learning Areas.

• Leading the implementation and review of teaching programs and guiding staff to use internal and external assessment data to evaluate their impact.

• Leading school-wide literacy and numeracy strategies and working with staff to plan targeted support and extension for students.

• Setting clear expectations for student learning, behaviour, attendance and engagement, and strengthening practices that support student wellbeing.

• Building the capability of teachers and middle leaders through induction, mentoring, goal-setting, feedback and collaborative professional learning teams.

• Leading the development of the school’s AI framework and helping staff integrate technology and AI into teaching and learning.

• Working with the Principal and leadership team to deliver school improvement priorities and meet curriculum and compliance requirements.

• Working with the Principal to support staff wellbeing and make effective use of staffing and school resources.

• Building partnerships with families and the parish, leading parent workshops on school priorities and creating opportunities for students to contribute to decisions about their learning.

Copies of the Classroom Teacher and Leader of Teaching and Learning position descriptions can be found here: Teacher - PD and Teaching and Learning Coordinator.

About You
We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:

• Hold relevant teaching qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW, plus postgraduate studies in education or educational leadership.

• Hold qualifications in Religious Education, theology or Catholic leadership, and demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

• Demonstrate extensive secondary school leadership experience and success in implementing a significant educational change initiative.

• Demonstrate broad curriculum knowledge and the ability to use research, contemporary education trends and assessment data to guide school improvement and evaluate its impact.

• Demonstrate experience leading professional learning for a range of audiences, fostering collaborative planning and reflection, and pursuing your own professional learning.

• Demonstrate expertise in leading staff training in technology and AI for teaching and learning.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and success in building relationships with school teams and a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Experience in coaching or mentoring is desirable.

About Our Offer
Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.  Some benefits include:

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development

• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture

• An organisation that is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development

• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks

Click here to find out more about Cowra, NSW.

About Us
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.

St Raphael's Catholic School Cowra is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to the holistic development of students. With a focus on nurturing the spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional aspects of each individual, we empower our boys and girls to become confident, competent, and successful young people. Our engaging and inspiring learning environment, supported by contemporary pedagogy, ensures that high expectations are met while fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity. Rooted in faith development and social justice, our inclusive atmosphere promotes positive behaviours for learning and provides diverse opportunities for academic, sporting, and cultural achievements. St Raphael's is a welcoming community that embraces staff, students, and families, fostering the faith and learning development of our young people.

Click here to find out more about St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra.

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)

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 4 December 2026.

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 the school on (02) 6342 2940.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.