Instructional Coach, St John Vianney’s Primary School, Doonside

St John Vianney’s Primary School, Doonside, is seeking a skilled and collaborative Instructional Coach to join our team on a temporary full-time basis from 12 October 2026 to 27 November 2026, providing backfill for a team member on leave.

This is an excellent short-term leadership opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about developing teacher capability and improving student outcomes.

Working closely with the Principal and school leadership team, you will strengthen teaching practice through evidence-informed coaching, mentoring, professional learning and collaborative planning.

St John Vianney’s is a welcoming and faith-filled Catholic learning community committed to providing the best possible foundation for every child. Through strong partnerships with families and a focus on high-quality teaching and learning, we support students to grow academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

About the Role

The variety of your role will include:

• Contributing to the delivery of CSPD's strategic intent and learning agenda within the school context.

• Exercising Catholic leadership and fostering the faith formation of students and staff.

• Supporting the implementation of the learning framework, agreed pedagogical practices and school improvement priorities.

• Coaching teachers and modelling effective classroom practice to improve student learning outcomes.

• Supporting teachers to utilise assessment and data to inform differentiated and personalised learning.

• Analysing and interpreting student data to guide teaching and learning improvement.

• Facilitating professional learning and building teacher capacity through mentoring and collaborative practice.

• Contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the school.

• Working alongside teachers to implement evidence-informed approaches in literacy and numeracy.

The Benefits

We invest in our people. As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits

• Up to 25% off school fees for your children

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources, including access to Fitness Passport

• Professional growth and development opportunities 

• A supportive and collaborative school community

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

Qualifications & Accreditations

• Accredited tertiary qualification in Education (or a relevant degree with a graduate teaching qualification)

• Accreditation to teach Religious Education

• Experience in evidence-based literacy and/or numeracy intervention strategies (e.g. R3, EMU, TLP)

• Demonstrated success in improving student learning outcomes

• Proven ability to work collaboratively to improve practice

• Australian work rights

• Current Working with Children Check

About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

St John Vianney’s Primary School, Doonside, is part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of 83 primary and secondary schools dedicated to transforming learning and unlocking the potential of more than 40,000 students. With over 5,000 employees, CSPD provides the resources, support and professional opportunities to help educators thrive. 

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here. 

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.  To find out more about CSPD go to https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/  or follow us on LinkedIn.

CSPD may progress suitable candidates through the recruitment process and appoint to the position during the advertising period. We encourage you to submit your application without delay.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children 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.