Head of Identity (Middle School) - Permanent Position (Commence Term 1, 2026)

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.

We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick’s, with a robust co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life that assists in developing young men who are prepared for a dynamic world. 

At St Patrick's College, we believe great leadership is key to improving education, enriching learning experiences and maximising student outcomes. Commencing in Term 1, 2026, this is a tremendous opportunity for a faith-filled and dynamic educator to make a meaningful impact as part of our middle leadership team, while enjoying the many benefits of being part of the College community — click here to learn more.

3-year (2-point) Promotional Appointment (2026 - 2028) + full time permanent teaching position - Commence Term 1, 2026

Reporting to the Director of Identity, the Head of Identity (Middle School) will be consistent with the vision of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), the Mission Statement of the College and with Catholic teachings, principles and values and will assist the College to further its strategic direction in the area of Identity. Working as part of the Identity Team, they will assist the Director of Identity in the overall leadership of the purpose and identity of the College as a Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition and have a shared responsibility in assisting, supporting and leading the religious life of the College and the formation of staff and students.

This is a dynamic role requiring exceptional communication, interpersonal and organisational skills together with an ability to prioritise and work autonomously. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will inspire, motivate and lead the community in the area of Identity.

The Head of Identity is a 2-point paid position with commensurate release, alongside a teaching allocation within your trained KLA (where possible). You will also be required to teach one Religious Education class if this sits outside your KLA.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy the following selection criteria:

Key Responsibilities

Identity Leadership

• Working with the Director of Identity in providing spiritual, religious and theological leadership for the College community (primarily students)
• Working with the Director of Identity, the College chaplain and the Spirituality/Faith Formation Prefect to nurture, provide input and support liturgical practice and participation within the College community 
• Working with the Director of Identity in promoting the College’s commitment to peace, social justice and ecology
• Having leadership of and responsibility for the College’s Sustainability / Ecology initiatives

Educational Leadership

• Demonstrating excellence as a classroom teacher
• Keeping abreast of contemporary educational change and developments and contributing to a culture of review and development
• Coordinating the College’s service learning programs to promote social responsibility and justice and peace spirituality to the community (SOL Service and Social Justice Service)
• Collaborating with Faculty leaders to ensure the appropriate inclusion of Catholic values within the curriculum

Administrative Leadership

• Working in partnership with the Director of Identity to provide input, participate in and support the College’s programs, events, activities, publications and celebrations
• Collaborating with the Director of Identity to organise, develop, implement, evaluate and review formation programs 
• Coordinating advocacy, awareness and fund-raising activities for the College Lenten Appeal
• Assisting with the coordination and organisation of liturgical events for the College community such as the Opening Mass, Easter Liturgy, Mothers’ Day Mass, Founder’s Day Mass, Fathers’ Day Mass, and Graduation Mass

Community Leadership

• Providing leadership and support in the development of formation programs, social justice knowledge, peace and ecology issues for members of the College community that guide and nurture spirituality in light of Gospel Spirituality, the mission of the Church, education for justice and peace, and the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice
• Supporting and empowering the work of justice and action groups within the College
• Working with the Director of Identity in promoting the College’s partnerships with different groups, including those on the margins of society; our Justice Partners
• Developing links and building relationships with local parishes in order to build the sense of our Catholic community in the Inner West area.
• Make a regular contribution to the College’s publications (e.g Especean, Lucerna and Lumen)

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy the following selection criteria:

Essential Criteria

• Committed to respecting and upholding the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice and an in-depth working understanding of child safeguarding response and reporting obligations.
• Relevant teaching qualifications with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW with a willingness to teach Religious Education 
• An established reputation as an outstanding teacher and have the qualities required to lead a Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition 
• Be a person of outstanding character and leadership ability and be able to model and inspire others to uphold the school’s vision, mission and values 
• Previous experience in, or capacity to lead the process of planning, developing and implementing faith formation and justice programs.
• Ability to provide proactive, high-quality leadership and management of key personnel and programs
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet prescribed deadlines and concurrently manage a number of competing tasks.
• Excellent rapport building, networking and relationship management experience to support the effective communication with students, colleagues and the wider community 

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualifications (in religious education, faith formation or theology, sustainability, ethics) or other faith-based qualifications
• Experience in the leadership and management of innovative programs in a variety of educational contexts
• Ability and/or willingness to teach Mathematics (Stage 4 to Stage 6).

How to apply

To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional middle leadership team, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick's College Strathfield 

Your application should consist of:

1.Cover letter (maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your skills, attributes and overall suitability for the role. 

2.Current CV (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).

All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).

A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment. 

St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.  

Applications close 4:00PM Tuesday 25 November 2025. 

General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning 02 8705 9251.

The College reserves the right to interview applicants at any time and prior to the closing date for this position.

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment. 

St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.  

We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.