Pedagogical Mentor - Gateshead
Pedagogical Mentor - Gateshead
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Lead with Purpose. Mentor with Passion.
Pedagogical Mentor Permanent Full-Time Starting 2026
St Marys Catholic College Gateshead
St Marys Catholic College Gateshead invites a dedicated and visionary educator to join our team as a Pedagogical Mentor in 2026. This is a full-time permanent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of teaching and learning within a vibrant values-driven school community.
Rooted in the rich tradition of the Josephite sisters St Marys is a co-educational Year 712 college known for its welcoming spirit strong sense of community and unwavering commitment to excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering a safe and inclusive environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our approach to education is grounded in the Visible Learning Framework and we are passionate about nurturing both academic achievement and personal growth.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a school that values faith learning and leadership we would love to hear from you.
Description
Pedagogical Mentors work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal(s) and school leadership team to develop and build the capacity of teachers to learn teach and lead. They nurture a culture of continuous improvement that is supported through shared knowledge and expertise by:
- Modelling high quality teaching within and across the school community
- Working collaboratively with teachers to develop and refine teaching practice
- Inviting teachers to participate in working with their PM using coaching cycles to improve an identified area of practice
- Drawing on research data feedback and reflection
- Supporting the work of PLTs including faculties in schools
- Supporting the provision of professional learning to staff
Skills And Experiences
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
- Proven student success through effective use of literacy and numeracy data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully alongside colleague teachers
- Demonstrated capacity to think and act strategically to plan and evaluate collaboratively with teacher and and support the Principal and school leadership team in leading pedagogical practic within the school
- Evidence of strong pedagogical and evidence-based practice with demonstrated ability to model and share best practice within the school environment and across the system of schools
QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications as a four year trained teacher and a minimum of five years classroom teaching experience
- Active NESA Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport(T&Cs apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Brett Donohoe Principal on Tel: (02)or via email:
TO APPLY CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria isno longer than 300 words.
Please note not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website mnpeople Indeed Seek or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Sunday 8th June 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Dioceses Code of Conduct which includes the Dioceses Safeguarding Commitment are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary in accordance with legislation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
