Literacy Coordinator - St Francis Xavier College, Florey ACT

St Francis Xavier College, Florey (see more jobs from this school)

Florey, ACT 


Coordinator

Teaching Subject: Literacy

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 December 2024


St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College, the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Florey, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Full-time<br><strong>Salary:</strong> $134,732 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;30 January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm, Thursday, 5 December 2024&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About St Francis Xavier College</strong></p><p>St Francis Xavier College (SFX) is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision. The college is part of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking to recruit a Coordinator of Literacy to join our team. The Literacy Coordinator plays a vital role in the College by providing staff and student support and advice in teaching and learning and creating an environment where teaching and learning are valued. The College is seeking a person who is committed to the vision of the College ‘Living the truth, leading with courage, learning for life’ who is invested in and who will promote the mission of Catholic education. The successful applicant will be an experienced educator, will have demonstrated successful experience in enrichment practice in curriculum and will possess initiative, integrity and vision.</p><p>The Literacy Coordinator provides expert leadership in curriculum, teaching and learning in junior studies, utilising best practice in current research, evidence, and innovation in literacy to meet the needs of learners. As a member of the Curriculum Leadership team, the Literacy Coordinator reports to the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning and to the Principal in realising the vision and mission of the College.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p><ul><li>An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, <a href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a></li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice</li><li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.</li><li>Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p><p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</li></ul><p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a href="https://sfx.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries: </strong>Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au">jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/504074/literacy-coordinator-st-francis-xavier-college-florey-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>