Careers at CSPD

** Full Time, Permanent position, commencing Term 1, 2026

** 2 Point Coordinator position 

The School 

Penola Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7-12 school inspired by the life and legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Grounded in Catholic tradition and guided by the Gospel, we nurture each student’s unique gifts through a holistic education; one that forms hearts, informs minds, and transforms lives.

At Penola, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every learner is empowered to flourish and reach their full potential.

The Organisation 

Penola Catholic College is proud to be part of the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). The Diocese is a system of 80 schools with over 5000 employees, committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

The Opportunity

Penola is seeking a skilled and passionate TAS Leader of Learning (2 Point Coordinator) to be part of their school community and enrich the lives of their students. 

The Benefits 

There are so many great things that Penola Catholic College has to offer! As a valued Penola College employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Salary packaging 

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

• Outstanding facilities, onsite parking and walking distance to public transport.

Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following 

• Strategic Leadership: Contributes to the delivery of the system's strategic intent and learning agenda. Works with the College leadership team to implement the learning framework, agreed pedagogical practice, and school action plan, including literacy and numeracy goals.

• Faith and Culture: Has a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.

• Teaching and Learning: Builds the capacity of teachers through professional learning, feedback, mentoring, and coaching. Ensures relevance and rigour in learning experiences and quality teaching through ongoing research and analysis of data to support evidence-based practice. Works directly with students and parents/carers to support them in identifying and pursuing learning experiences that improve the learning outcomes for all students. Has strong ICT skills with the willingness to integrate technology and contemporary innovative learning.

• Operational and Compliance: Tracks, reports, and meets compliance requirements for all assigned areas of responsibility and components of registration and accreditation in accordance with school, system, and legislative requirements. Strong knowledge of  WHS requirements and the ability to plan and budget for faculty resources.

The Qualifications

• Current TAS teaching qualifications and experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in Education 

• NESA Accreditation 

• Working with Children Check clearance (essential) 

• Exceptional communication skills

Interested?

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.