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 Carer’s Leave (participating Catholic schools)
Salary packaging
No Saturday sport requirement
On-site parking

Discover what it’s like to work at Rosebank:rosebank.nsw.edu.au/join-us/careers-at-rosebank

Lead where you’re known, valued, and inspired

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 Rosebank’s 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 College’s broader strategic vision.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing a contemporary Stage 3 program within Rosebank’s 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 5–12 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 College’s growing Primary years, the Director of Stage 3 will also contribute to broader strategic initiatives that strengthen continuity, belonging, and community culture across Years 5–12.

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:rosebank.nsw.edu.au/join-us/stage-3

Why This Role Stands Apart

As Rosebank implements its Strategic Plan 2026–2029: 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 College’s 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 5–12

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 2026–2029: Being Fully Alive

A Strategic Start in Term 4 2026

This position commences in Term 4, 2026, reflecting the College’s 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 Rosebank’s 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.

2027 Teaching and Leadership Allocation

The Director of Stage 3 position includes:

0.6 FTE teaching allocation
0.4 FTE leadership release allocation

This structure reflects the College’s 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 College’s 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 5–12 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 5–12.

A Culture of Wellbeing and Care

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

What We’re Looking For

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.

Essential Requirements

Postgraduate or Master's 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 the position description below (also located at the top of the online application form when commencing your application).

The Application Process

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.

Child Safety Commitment

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.

General Enquiries

For enquiries regarding the role, please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager: recruitment@rosebank.nsw.edu.au.

Join Us

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.

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