Leader of Learning- English
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
English
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
18 October 2026
Posted 28 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
56.7
38.6 teaching · 18.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
411
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
3%
Girls vs boys
221 girls · 190 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Purpose
The Leader of Learning KLA is responsible for leading a dynamic team whilst enhancing a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth.
The role provides authoritative and instructional leadership to teachers, support staff and students. The position requirements align with and reflect the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Middle Leader Standards. It assumes professional capabilities consistent with ‘Highly Accomplished’ and/or ‘Lead’ Australian Professional Standards for Teachers descriptors developed by the Australian Institute of Teachers and School Leadership, although accreditation at this level is not a requirement.
The leadership and direction provided by the Leader of Learning KLA will be consistent with;
- The message of Jesus and the Gospels
- Catholic Church teachings, principles and values
- Armidale Catholic Schools policies and directives
- Armidale Catholic Schools Catholic Principles and Values
- Armidale Catholic Schools Mission and Vision Statement
- Armidale Catholic Schools Strategic Directions.
- 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.
Commencement
The commencement date for this position will be 27 January 2027.
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive understanding of contemporary pedagogical practices and 7-12 KLA curriculum, with a demonstrated ability to implement these practices to a high standard in contemporary classrooms