Director of Identity

St Edward's College

East Gosford, NSW 


Head of Faculty / Department

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 August 2026


Temporary Full Time 3 Point Senior Leadership Position Commencement January 2027 for 12 months

<p><i>St Edward’s College is an all-boys Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition on the Central Coast of NSW with an enrolment of 1,000 students in Years 7 to 12. Governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), the College provides a wonderfully rich and liberating education that fosters student spirituality and promotes the values of inclusivity, justice and solidarity. &nbsp;The College is driven by staff who are committed to making a difference in the education of their students. Teachers are creative, innovative and motivated to establish a learning environment that challenges, nurtures and inspires students to achieve their personal best.</i></p> <p>We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly professional leader who will be responsible for working with a dynamic leadership team in the promotion of teaching excellence in alignment with the St Edward’s College Aspiration Statement. <strong>This is a temporary opportunity for the 2027 school year.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The <strong>Director of Identity</strong> is an exemplary classroom practitioner and a member of the College Executive and is directly responsible to the Principal for promoting and giving life to the identity of the College as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition.</p> <p>The Director of Identity leads faith formation, identity development and professional learning initiatives that strengthen staff capability and support the holistic formation of young people. As an exemplary educator, the Director of Identity models excellence in teaching and learning, mentors staff, supports teacher accreditation, and contributes to the continuous improvement of educational outcomes across the College.</p> <p><i>If you are a passionate educator, with experience in leading whole school initiatives and maintain a willingness to challenge yourself, build on skills and make a significant contribution to an educational setting that is filled with energetic and inspiring educators, then you are the type of professional that we are looking for.</i></p> <p>For further information, including the <strong>application process and position description</strong>, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au/our-story/employment/" rel="nofollow">www.stedwards.nsw.edu.au</a>.&nbsp; St Edward’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people&nbsp;and are guided by the principles outlined in the College’s Safeguarding Policy and EREA Code of Conduct, which are available on the College website.&nbsp; In keeping with the expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment, those applying for a position at St Edward’s College must have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and teacher accreditation.</p> <p>All submissions must follow the specified application process and be received by <strong>3:00PM on Monday, 24 August.</strong></p>