Learning & Teaching Specialist - English/Literacy
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Coffs Harbour NSW
The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.
Learning & Teaching Specialist - English/Literacy
Location: Any DLCS Office - Tweed Heads NSW / Lismore NSW / Coffs Harbour NSW / Port Macquarie NSW
Tenure: Full-time permanent position, start date to be negotiated with successful candidate.
The Rewards
- Enhanced Leave: 14 weeks of paid primary carer leave, 10 days of paid compensatory leave, LSL after 5 years of continuous service, and a Christmas-New Year shutdown period.
- Benefits: Salary packaging including novated car leasing, work motor vehicle + fuel card, laptop, and a mobile phone.
- Flexibility: 7-hour day, 35-hour week. Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model.
- Health and Growth: Fitness Passport (discounted gym/aquatic), free annual flu vax and EAP services, and dedicated career development pathways.
The Lifestyle
Whether you seek the vibrant, dual-state energy of the Tweed Coast, the coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie, or the heart of the Northern Rivers in Lismore, this role offers the ultimate NSW sea change. Balance world-class amenities with the authentic charm of regional community living.
Overview Of Role
The Learning and Teaching Specialist (English/Literacy) holds expertise in English curriculum implementation and makes that expertise available to schools across the Diocese. This position plays a key role in supporting diocesan primary and secondary schools to achieve excellence in learning and teaching through the implementation of curriculum, evidence based pedagogical practices, and continuous school improvement.
Additional Information
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Enquiries: ***email_hidden***
Applications close: 9am, Monday, 9 November 2026.
Note
- The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.
- We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies for this position and will not be liable for any associated fees.
Diocese of Lismore C atholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools
Child Protection legislation requires staff to hold a valid NSW WWCC
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Learning & Teaching Specialist - English/Literacy in Coffs Harbour employer: Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
At St James' Primary School in Yamba, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every staff member is valued as part of our learning community. Our commitment to professional development ensures that teachers have ample opportunities for growth, while our focus on innovative teaching methods, including STEM initiatives, allows educators to engage students in meaningful ways. With a strong emphasis on the Catholic ethos and a supportive parent community, working here means being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.
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Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Recruitment Team
