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St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, invites a dedicated and visionary educator to join our team as a Pedagogical Mentor in 2026. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of teaching and learning within a vibrant, values-driven school community.
Rooted in the rich tradition of the Josephite sisters, St Mary’s is a co-educational Year 7–12 college known for its welcoming spirit, strong sense of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering a safe and inclusive environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our approach to education is grounded in the Visible Learning Framework, and we are passionate about nurturing both academic achievement and personal growth.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a school that values faith, learning, and leadership, we would love to hear from you.
Pedagogical Mentors work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal(s) and school leadership team to develop and build the capacity of teachers to learn, teach and lead. They nurture a culture of continuous improvement that is supported through shared knowledge and expertise by:
Modelling high quality teaching within and across the school community
Working collaboratively with teachers to develop and refine teaching practice
Inviting teachers to participate in working with their PM using coaching cycles to improve an identified area of practice
Drawing on research, data, feedback and reflection
Supporting the work of PLTs, including faculties, in schools
Supporting the provision of professional learning to staff
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
Proven student success through effective use of literacy and numeracy data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully alongside colleague teachers
Demonstrated capacity to think and act strategically, to plan and evaluate collaboratively with teacher and and support the Principal and school leadership team in leading pedagogical practic within the school
Evidence of strong pedagogical and evidence-based practice with demonstrated ability to model and share best practice within the school environment and across the system of schools
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications as a four year trained teacher and a minimum of five years classroom teaching experience
Active NESA Accreditation
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Completion of anaphylaxis training
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Brett Donohoe, Principal on Tel: (02) 4944 4800 or via email: brett.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
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.
Applications close: Sunday 8th June 2025 at 11.59pm
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.
