<p><strong>Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood</strong> <br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025 <br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Monday, 25 November 2024 <br /><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Be part of <strong>Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood's</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are seeking a Leader of Curriculum/Teaching and Learning, an ability to teach Religion is an advantage but not essential. This role is a delegated responsibility by the Principal and a member of the College Senior Leadership Team. The Leader of Curriculum/Teaching and Learning shares with the Principal responsibility for providing quality Catholic education for students in their care. They have particular responsibility for the overall coordination of curriculum matters across the College including leading teaching and learning.</p> <p dir="ltr">This full-time role is scheduled to commence on Friday, 31 January 2025. The 3-point Coordinator position is a promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your classroom teaching position (1.0FTE) will be full-time and permanent.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Southern Cross Catholic College (SCCC) provides Sydney's premier personalised applied learning approach for students in Years 10 to 12 seeking specialised education pathways in Vocational Education and the Performing Arts and Creative Industries. Southern Cross Catholic College is an inclusive faith-learning community where the dignity of all is respected. The College is committed to developing in our students the skills to be confident and creative learners in the world in which they live for today and tomorrow. The Southern Cross Advantage allows students to combine studies for senior school qualifications with higher-level national qualifications, graduating work-ready and with dual qualifications.<br /> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About You</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">As a <strong>Leader of Curriculum/Teaching and Learning</strong>, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Key Selection Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">support the mission and ethos of the Catholic school in carrying out the day-to-day duties of the position</li> <li dir="ltr">demonstrated record of leading learning in schools</li> <li dir="ltr">have an understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, and an ability to ensure that this is evident in the teaching and learning within the College</li> <li dir="ltr">demonstrated capacity to challenge, inspire and lead teachers in contemporary and innovative learning and teaching practicescommitment to team and building relationships</li> <li dir="ltr">demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation</li> <li dir="ltr">provision of opportunities to build capacity in teaching staff</li> <li dir="ltr">support the setting of goals and high expectations for all students and teachers</li> <li dir="ltr">support subject selections and subject selection counselling</li> <li dir="ltr">undertake other tasks and responsibilities requested by the Principal.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Desirable:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">knowledge of and experience in navigating the NESA website and data entry</li> <li dir="ltr">experience in a middle or senior management role</li> <li dir="ltr">minimum of 5 years teaching experience.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>You will have attained:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li dir="ltr">eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li dir="ltr">Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</span></a>.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In joining<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</span></a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.</p> <p dir="ltr">SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.</p> <p dir="ltr">In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">remuneration package valued at up to $136,142. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $122,100</li> <li dir="ltr">salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li dir="ltr">up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li dir="ltr">ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li dir="ltr">discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li dir="ltr">generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">current CV</li> <li dir="ltr">cover letter</li> <li dir="ltr">three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal and parish priest.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br />This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em></p>