Are you passionate about driving positive change in education and ready to lead with vision and purpose?

The Role

As a School Improvement Leader, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of education and ensuring the safety and well-being of students across our Catholic schools. You will lead a cohort of schools, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and supporting school leaders to operate with confidence and in alignment with CESL’s mission and values.

• Title: School Improvement Leader
• Salary per year: $190,550 (annual)
• FTE:  1 FTE
• Employment Status: Fixed Term – until January 2027
• Location: Bendigo
• Other Requirements: VIT or Employee WWCC and National Police Check, Drivers License
• Potential start date: January 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Embody and promote the principles of Catholic Teaching, fostering a sense of community and shared mission across schools.
• Oversee and report on compliance, ensuring schools meet regulatory requirements and adhere to CESL policies.
• Provide guidance to principals and school leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address complex issues in key areas such as safeguarding, finance, human resources, and learner growth.

About You

• You will hold a Masters in Education or related field; Victorian Institute of Teaching registration; and a current unrestricted Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Proven experience in school leadership or educational administration, with a strong understanding of governance and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Education, with a passion for supporting the holistic development of students and school communities.

Why Catholic Education Sandhurst?

Join a vibrant community that values leadership, innovation, and faith. As a School Improvement Leader, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the education and well-being of students across the Diocese of Sandhurst, working in partnership with dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence.

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. 

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. 

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students. 

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning. 

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst. 

About the CESL Office

The CESL Office Team comprises of close to 150 employees working across 7 key functional areas, supporting over 50 schools and early childhood centres within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team who are committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes possible for our students. With office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key responsibilities within the Position Description.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews at any stage during the advertisement period. 

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.