Languages KLA 1 Point Coordinator

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Languages Coordinator to join the College, commencing at the start of the 2026 College year. The position carries a 1-point coordinator allowance. The ability to teach Japanese is an advantage.

St Dominic's College is an Independent Catholic Boys' Secondary School, committed to creating a caring environment where educational excellence is evident within the Catholic Tradition and the Spirit of Edmund Rice.

In the event that a suitable coordinator is not appointed, the College will also consider applications from outstanding Languages Teachers, including new graduates who demonstrate a passion for language education and the values of the College.

About the role

The Languages Coordinator will provide leadership and direction within the Languages Faculty, promoting engaging, high-quality language programs and supporting staff in the delivery of excellent teaching and learning. The successful applicant will report to the Director of Curriculum and be an active contributor to the College’s academic and co-curricular life.

Please Note:Due to the timing of this appointment and the building of the 2026 College timetable, applicants may be shortlisted, interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate the Languages Faculty in curriculum planning, assessment, and reporting.
• Model and promote effective teaching strategies that foster student engagement and achievement.
• Mentor and support staff within the faculty to enhance teaching and learning practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen literacy and intercultural understanding across the curriculum.
• Develop and promote initiatives that celebrate language learning and cultural awareness within the College community.
• Model and promote the College’s Catholic values and the Edmund Rice Charism.

The Languages 1 Point Coordinator position is a promotional role appointed for a period of three (3) years, with the opportunity for a further three (3) years pending review. The underlying teaching position is full time and permanent.

Essential Criteria:

• A strong commitment to Catholic values, morals, and faith in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Proven leadership capacity, with the ability to inspire and mentor others (for Coordinator applicants).
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver engaging language programs that cater for diverse learning needs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.

Highly Desirable Criteria:

• Experience leading a faculty or contributing to curriculum and program development.
• Demonstrated expertise or interest in teaching Japanese.
• A passion for student-centred learning and intercultural education.
• High-level ICT skills and experience integrating technology in a blended learning environment.
• Willingness to contribute to co-curricular and cultural enrichment activities.

Salary and Conditions

Teachers at St Dominic’s College are employed under the NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Teachers – Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2023.

This leadership position attracts an additional 1-point Coordinator Allowance.

The salary will be reflective of NESA accreditation level and teaching experience, with an estimated annual salary between $112 461 and $146 662

The College offers a variety of benefits for staff including:

• 25% College fees discount for staff
• Professional development and accreditation support.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Counselling Service.
• Annual influenza vaccinations provided by the College.
• Catered weekly morning teas.
• Catered staff development and networking days.
• Free street parking.
• Free use of College gym.
• College provided laptops.

Application Process

Applicants are encouraged to visit the College website www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au for further information about the College. For enquiries please contact the Human Resources Manager, Melissa Gorham, via email hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au

To apply, please submit your application to the College Principal, Ms N Devenish, via email to hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au by 9am Monday 24th November 2025.

Applications should include:

• A covering letter addressing the highly desirable and essential criteria (2 page maximum).
• NSW Working With Children Clearance number and date of birth.
• Teacher Accreditation Summary report from NESA.
• Current curriculum vitae, detailing professional qualifications.
• Name and contact details for three (3) referees, including your current employer (where applicable).

Child Safeguarding Statement

At St Dominic's College we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices create a safe and supportive environment for all students. To this end in addition to our general Recruitment and Selection Procedures, we have established Child Safeguarding policies and procedures for recruiting School Board members, Staff, including members of the Executive Team, Direct Contact and Regular Volunteers and Regular Contractors, and for assessing their suitability to work with children.

We recognise that children and young people are to be valued and respected and we expect all employees, volunteers and contractors to demonstrate an ongoing and proactive commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all persons with a specific focus on the safeguarding of children. Moreover, it is the expectation of St Dominic's College that the successful applicant has an understating of children and young people’s diverse needs and unique experience and that all interactions with children and young people foster and demonstrate a commitment to a child safe culture.

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