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Director of Catholic Schools - Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
15/04/2025
27/04/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Newcastle West
Education, Childcare & Training
Are you passionate about Catholic education and committed to fostering excellence in learning? We are seeking a visionary Director of Catholic Schools to lead the provision of educational services across our schools, working closely with heads of shared services to support schools in achieving outstanding educational outcomes. This pivotal leadership role will drive and unify a systemic approach to education, championing growth, improvement, and the values of our Catholic faith.
Key Responsibilities:
Foster a positive, high-performance culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and trust in alignment with the Diocese's educational strategy.
Lead and implement strategic change initiatives that drive continuous improvement in educational outcomes across all schools.
Ensure that the curriculum reflects Catholic principles and the unique mission of Catholic educators.
Unify and lead one systemic educational approach across all diocesan schools.
Support principals in leveraging data to develop strategies that advance system and school objectives, ensuring ongoing compliance.
Provide critical support for principals in managing complex operational and educational issues.
Resolve high-level sensitive issues with efficiency and care, addressing matters of educational, industrial, legal, and political significance.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and address issues that benefit the schools and their communities.
Work closely with shared services leaders to identify and leverage opportunities for growth, innovation, and improvement.
Key Attributes for Success:
Practising Catholic active in the life of a Eucharistic community, with an understanding of their baptismal call to share and witness the good news of Jesus Christ.
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
Experience in educational management with a focus on improvement and outcomes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proven ability to foster collaboration and build trust across diverse groups
If you are a dynamic, visionary leader with a passion for Catholic education and a commitment to empowering schools to achieve their fullest potential, we invite you to apply
The Director of Catholic Schools is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic oversight to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality Catholic education across all schools within the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese.
This role is central to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, grounded in Catholic values and the unique mission of Catholic education.
The Director of Catholic Schools will drive systemic change, unify educational approaches, and support school leaders in achieving enhanced educational outcomes. Through strategic partnerships, data-driven decision-making, and the resolution of complex issues, the Director of Catholic Schools will ensure that the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese’s Catholic schools remain responsive, innovative, and aligned with both the diocesan mission and broader educational goals. This position plays a key role in empowering principals, fostering
community relationships, and advancing the overall success and growth of the Diocese’s schools
Vision Statement
At the heart of everything, there is always Jesus Christ. Our Catholic schools educate:
From and for the community of faith
For excellence in learning
In a rigorous, creative, and critical pursuit of truth
Our schools are vibrant, welcoming, and diverse communities committed to justice, integrity, and peace, with a special focus on supporting the poor and cultivating hope for the future.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Demonstrated experience leading and managing diverse teams, including the ability to develop staff, manage complex staffing issues, and manage response to organisational change.
Experience in an educational institution, showing understanding of the student lifecycle and associated measures.
Experience and understanding educational governance and familiarity with the relevant statutory requirements.
Experience in the development and delivery of strategic objectives, academic and operational policy, and procedure.
Strong project and change management skills with a track record of successful implementation of complex projects.
Experience in budget preparation and management, especially workforce budgets and demonstrated commercial acumen.
QUALIFICATIONS
Postgraduate qualifications in education, educational leadership combined with demonstrated teaching experience and experience as senior educator, or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and achievement
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Current NSW Driver’s License
Interested?
To apply for this role, please submit an online application including:
Your cover letter: (maximum of 2 pages)
Please address the criteria requirements as well as the key knowledge and experience outlined in the role description. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the role and how you are well-suited to succeed in it.
Your resume:
Ensure your resume provides clear evidence of your competence in the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Highlight how your skills, experience, and professional knowledge align with the role and how they position you for success.
To view a copy of the candidate pack, click here(available on internal careers page)
For further information regarding this position, please contact:
Angela Bryant: angela.bryant@mn.catholic.org.au - 0409 738 421 or
Sarah O'Leary: sarah.oleary1@mn.catholic.org.au - 0428 777 359
Applications close: Sunday 27th April 2025 at 11.59pm
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
