Director of Stage 3

Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Commencement: 12 October 2026 (Term 4)

Applications Open: 13 July 2026
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 at 4.00 pm

Why Rosebank

At Rosebank College employment is more than a role it is an opportunity to grow professionally within a community built on care trust and purpose.

This leadership opportunity offers:

• Salary commensurate with the primary leadership classification enrolment band (101 students)
• Direct collaboration with the Leadership team
• Strategic influence over curriculum wellbeing and culture
• Professional learning and mentoring pathways
• A values-driven high-trust culture
• Additional leave during the June/July vacation period
• Transferable Long Service Personal and Carers Leave (participating Catholic schools)
• Salary packaging
• No Saturday sport requirement
• On-site parking

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The Role

Rosebank College is seeking an exceptional educator and strategic leader to join the College as Director of Stage 3 commencing Term 4 2026.

With Stage 3 (Year 5) launching in 2027 this role presents a rare opportunity to help shape the next phase of Rosebanks growing educational offering.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Principal the Director of Stage 3 will work closely with the Principal Leadership Team Deans and relevant staff to lead the successful establishment and ongoing development of Stage 3 within the Colleges broader strategic vision.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing a contemporary Stage 3 program within Rosebanks Primary integration framework helping establish the academic pastoral co-curricular and operational foundations for this new stage of learning.

Working collaboratively across the College and with all Deans the Director of Stage 3 will help foster a connected Years 512 educational journey that supports student learning wellbeing faith formation and successful transition throughout the College experience.

This role offers the opportunity to establish the structures systems and professional culture that will underpin Stage 3 at Rosebank building a high-performing learning environment grounded in academic excellence student wellbeing and pastoral care.

The successful candidate will lead with a strong commitment to student formation ensuring every student is known supported challenged and inspired to flourish within a contemporary Catholic learning community.

As a significant leadership role within the Colleges growing Primary years the Director of Stage 3 will also contribute to broader strategic initiatives that strengthen continuity belonging and community culture across Years 512.

For a collaborative forward-thinking educator this is a unique opportunity to shape a contemporary connected educational experience within a thriving Catholic learning community.

Learn more about our Stage 3 approach:

Why This Role Stands Apart

As Rosebank implements its Strategic Plan : Being Fully Alive we are investing early in exceptional educators who will help shape the future of our Primary program.

This is not simply an existing leadership position; it is an opportunity to establish and lead a new educational framework from the ground up.

In this role you will:

• Lead and influence curriculum pedagogy student wellbeing and faith formation
• Lead and mentor the inaugural Stage 3 teaching team
• Build a collaborative high-performing and future-focused professional culture
• Contribute to the ongoing expansion of the Colleges Primary program
• Participate in the recruitment selection and development of the Stage 3 teaching team
• Work within contemporary learning environments designed to support innovation and collaboration
• Establish measurable academic growth and strong transition outcomes across Years 512

In 2027 the Director of Stage 3 will oversee approximately 90 students and lead a teaching team comprising two full-time teachers and one part-time teacher.

Learn more about our strategic direction: Rosebank College Strategic Plan : Being Fully Alive

This position commences in Term 4 2026 reflecting the Colleges commitment to thoughtful succession planning and structured induction.

During this preparation phase the Director of Stage 3 will receive a 1.0 FTE full release allocation from teaching responsibilities to:

• Build strong professional relationships across the College
• Engage deeply with Rosebanks mission values and culture
• Develop strategic and operational plans for the launch of Stage 3 in 2027
• Collaborate closely with the Stage 3 teaching team and College leaders
• Establish the structures systems and professional culture that will underpin Stage 3

The Stage 3 teaching team will receive full release time during Term 4 2026 to support planning collaboration and readiness for the commencement of the 2027 school year.

The Director of Stage 3 position includes:

• 0.6 FTE teaching allocation
• 0.4 FTE leadership release allocation

This structure reflects the Colleges commitment to instructional leadership relational presence and strategic program development.

The additional release time and top-up are provided in the inaugural year. Following this period Operational planning and additional release time for 2028 and beyond will be reviewed after the inaugural year ensuring it continues to align with the evolving needs of the College and the Stage 3 program.

The Director of Stage 3 will:

• Lead curriculum design and implementation aligned to the NSW Primary Curriculum
• Lead and mentor the Stage 3 teaching team
• Establish effective assessment moderation and collaborative planning practices
• Drive literacy and numeracy development through evidence-based teaching and learning
• Foster a strong culture of belonging wellbeing and student voice grounded in the Colleges Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition
• Lead student formation and pastoral initiatives through authentic relational leadership
• Work collaboratively with families wellbeing teams Deans and College leaders to support student growth engagement and flourishing
• Promote high standards of student wellbeing behaviour and engagement through restorative practices
• Strengthen continuity and alignment across the Years 512 learning and wellbeing framework
• Support students and families through a connected and successful transition into the Secondary years
• Contribute to a unified College culture that promotes belonging identity and academic excellence across Years 512.

Rosebank is a values-led Catholic community grounded in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition of balance hospitality and care.

We believe excellence in learning grows from environments where educators feel supported connected and purposeful.

Leaders benefit from:

• High levels of relational trust and professional respect
• Collaborative planning structures
• Embedded wellbeing initiatives
• Strong mentoring and professional learning
• A collegial and mission-driven community

We are seeking a leader who:

• Demonstrates excellence in Stage 3 teaching (Years 5 and 6)
• Brings extensive leadership experience within Primary education
• Achieves strong academic growth through evidence-based practice
• Creates engaging differentiated and rigorous learning environments
• Integrates literacy and numeracy strategically across the curriculum
• Understands the importance of faith formation student wellbeing and pastoral care
• Builds authentic relationships with students staff and families
• Creates inclusive environments where students feel known valued and supported
• Fosters student agency independence and self-regulation
• Contributes positively to a professional learning culture
• Embraces innovation while maintaining high standards

You are reflective relational ambitious and committed to the holistic growth and flourishing of young people.

• Postgraduate or Masters qualification in Leadership Theology Religious Studies or Education (completed currently undertaking or due to commence)
• More than three years of Primary leadership experience (highly desirable)
• Proven experience as a middle leader with a minimum of 4-5 years
• NESA-approved teaching qualifications
• Current NESA accreditation and approval to teach in NSW (Highly Accomplished or Lead Level)
• Demonstrated success teaching Stage 3
• Strong knowledge of the NSW Primary Curriculum
• Experience using data to inform teaching practice
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Commitment to child safeguarding principles
• Support for the Catholic ethos and values of the College

For further information about the role view theposition description below (also located at the top of the online application form when commencing your application).

Please click Apply to submit your online application to the Principal of Rosebank College. Applications should include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Copies of teaching qualifications and academic transcripts
• Details of current NESA accreditation

Applicants progressing through the selection process will be asked to provide at least two referees including a current or recent supervisor.

Shortlisted candidates will also be invited to present their vision for leading Stage 3 and its integration across the College to the selection panel. Further information relating to this task will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

All appointments are subject to pre-employment screening and child-related employment checks.

Rosebank College has zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to providing a safe supportive and respectful environment for all students. Child safety and wellbeing are embedded in all College practices.

For enquiries regarding the role please contact the Colleges Human Resources Manager:

If you are passionate about education committed to excellence and ready to help shape the future of learning within a values-led community we invite you to explore this opportunity.

This is more than a leadership role.
It is an opportunity to help build something exceptional.
This is Rosebank.