Teaching and Learning Coach (Secondary Mathematics)

Teaching and Learning Coach (Secondary Mathematics)

Location: Within schools, CBD and WFH

Start Date: Immediate start or by negotiation

Application Closing Date: Monday, 8 June 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (up to 3 years)

About the Role

This role partners with secondary school leaders and teachers to strengthen student learning in mathematics across their network and Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS). It supports middle leaders to implement, monitor and evaluate SCS's teaching and learning strategy, providing high-quality professional learning, coaching, observation and feedback. The role also drives school improvement, builds staff capacity and scales effective teaching practices across the system.

Key responsibilities include:

• partnering with secondary school leaders and teachers to drive excellent mathematics learning outcomes across the network
• leading the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of school and network improvement plans, ensuring alignment with SCS frameworks and NESA requirements
• working with Curriculum Specialists to translate research evidence into practice and share emerging approaches across SCS
• delivering high-quality professional learning, coaching and pedagogical leadership to build capability in teaching and learning
• engaging the expertise of the Education and Research Directorate to support schools and strengthen system-wide practice
• contributing to the development and execution of SCS strategies and the SCS Strategic Plan, collaborating with key stakeholders to meet organisational needs
• promoting and upholding SCS's mission, vision, values, and child-safe practices, ensuring all concerns are reported appropriately.

About You

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

• a postgraduate qualification in Education or a related discipline, with at least five years' leadership experience focused on research-informed educational practice
• demonstrated expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering high-quality professional learning in mathematics, including coaching, observation and feedback
• strong technical proficiency and high-level written, oral and presentation skills
• a deep understanding of contemporary educational trends in local and international contexts and the ability to apply these to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning across schools and the system
• demonstrated capability aligned with the Proficient Teacher Standards and performs at a Highly Accomplished/Lead Teacher level in line with NESA expectations
• a willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.

Desirable:

• experience in a similar position
• demonstrated innovation in an educational facility
• knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems
• a current drivers license and access to a car.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• a competitive salary of $177,614 per annum plus superannuation
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more
• ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
• generous Employee Referral Program.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV
• cover letter highlighting the criteria above.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.