<p>Siena Catholic College, Pymble is seeking a passionate and skilled Director of Teaching and Learning. Siena Catholic College is a new K-12 co-educational College opening on the North Shore, and we are seeking an individual who will be suitably qualified, enjoy working in a dynamic and cohesive team, and who will bring energy, commitment and enthusiasm to support the development of this emerging College.&nbsp;</p> <p><i><u>This is a permanent, full-time opportunity commencing in Term 1 2027. There is a Coordinator 3 allowance associated with this position.</u></i>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Director of Teaching and Learning is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for leadership of the College's vision, mission and strategic priorities. The Director of Teaching and Learning is delegated responsibility by the Principal to work with the Assistant Principals to lead teaching and learning. The Director of Teaching and Learning also works with the Assistant Principals, other senior leaders and teaching staff to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment that prioritises professional learning for staff to ensure student learning growth.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p>We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% <strong>above</strong> the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time, in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days focused on curriculum reform, as well as separate arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts: </strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Middle Leaders Program</strong>: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Teachers</strong> <strong>Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions</strong>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the School</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>In January 2027 Siena Catholic College, a new K-12 Catholic College on the North Shore, will bring together the communities of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary, Pymble and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Primary, West Pymble, to form a K-12 co-educational schooling pathway for families.&nbsp; Under the Principalship of Brenda Timp, this exciting new venture will build on the existing strength of Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic primary Schools. We are seeking staff with energy and commitment who will help to shape the future of the College.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Support the Catholic life and culture of the school within the evangelising mission of the Church&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate strategic leadership, working collaboratively with the members of the Senior Leadership team to realise the mission, vision and strategic intentions of the College&nbsp;</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the Director of Wellbeing and Leader of Learner Diversity to support the holistic development of all students&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide leadership, support and professional development for the Leaders of Learning&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure that the learning experiences for students are of a high quality and are differentiated to meet students at their point of challenge&nbsp;</li> <li>Administer NESA Curriculum administration&nbsp;</li> <li>Administer all College-based and external assessments and examinations, including ROSA, NAPLAN and HSC&nbsp;</li> <li>Administer the subject selection&nbsp;</li> <li>Administer Collaborative Planning Time and Continuous Improvement Conversations for all staff&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with the Assistant Principals and Leader of Data and Accreditation to effectively use data to track students’ learning gain and growth&nbsp;</li> <li>Oversee the monitoring and recording of qualitative and quantitative data to improve student outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the Leader of Wellbeing to ensure that the Middle Leadership Team functions as a cohesive and integrated team&nbsp;</li> <li>Administer all reporting processes in the College&nbsp;</li> <li>Convene and chair Learning Teams meetings&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist the Senior Leadership team in planning and facilitating major college events&nbsp;</li> <li>Be involved in the extracurricular life of the College&nbsp;</li> <li>A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Applicants who are not currently working in a Broken Bay systemic school must have a 4 year training qualification or be enrolled to undertake further study that will provide them with a four year trained qualification to be eligible to apply for any teaching position in the Diocese.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern&nbsp;Beaches&nbsp;and the North Shore. Students are engaged,&nbsp;empowered&nbsp;and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith,&nbsp;learning&nbsp;and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, <i>Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith</i>. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How do I Apply?</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and&nbsp;</li> <li>A current resume&nbsp;</li> <li>A valid working with children check for paid employment purpose&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i> &nbsp;</p>