Job Description
About the Role
Tradewind are seeking a dedicated Lead Instructional Coach to join a co-educational Catholic School near Marsden Park commencing in term 1, 2025. This role involves guiding a team of instructional leaders and ensuring seamless learning across K-6, with a real focus on easing transitions into secondary school. In this role, you'll work closely with pedagogy coaches to align literacy, numeracy, EALD, inquiry learning, and wellbeing strategies, creating a consistent, enriching experience for all students. This role attracts a 3 point paid allowance with a balance of teaching, coaching and release.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of instructional leaders, ensuring alignment in teaching practices, inquiry learning, and student wellbeing from K-6.
- Oversee the transition from primary to secondary school, ensuring cohesive pedagogy, inquiry-based learning, and assessment practices.
- Collaborate with instructional coaches to enhance team teaching and professional development initiatives.
- Implement inquiry learning methodologies that promote curiosity, problem-solving, and independent thinking.
- Utilize data-driven insights to evaluate teaching strategies, track student progress, and refine instructional models.
- Facilitate workshops and develop resources for staff, parents, and students.
- Provide mentorship to educators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.
About You:
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate expertise in instructional strategies, literacy and numeracy development, inquiry learning, and student wellbeing.
- Have strong experience in team teaching, coaching, and managing educational transitions.
- Be a collaborative leader, skilled in building partnerships with educators, parents, and stakeholders.
- Uphold the Catholic education mission and the ethos of the school.
Reporting Structure
This role reports to the Heads of School (K-4 and 5-8), under the ultimate guidance of the Principal Leader.
Prerequisites:
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
- Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references
The School:
- Around 1800 students from K-12
- State-of-the art campus elevating the overall teaching and learning experience
- Professional development opportunities
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Sydney region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Anna Jackson on the Education Permanent Team on (02) 8357 1627
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
