<p><strong>Holy Cross College Ryde</strong><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 20 October 2025<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong><br><br> Be part of <strong>Holy Cross College Ryde'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.<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Holy Cross College seeks to offer a quality Catholic education that maximises the potential of every boy in our care.<br><br> The college was founded in 1891 by the Patrician Brothers'. The charism of the Patrician Brothers is marked by a commitment to 'seeing the face of Christ in all we meet' in our daily lives. The college remains committed to this Patrician ideal. It translates into a school life that:</p> <ul> <li>welcomes all, seeking to build a community of hospitality and inclusion</li> <li>expects high standards in academic work and student behaviour</li> <li>challenges all in the school community to develop a real spirit of justice that makes a difference to the way we live our lives</li> <li>celebrates and sanctifies life and everything in school life that is life-giving.</li> </ul> <p>With expansive grounds, heritage buildings and an unenviable academic and sporting tradition, Holy Cross continues to serve the Sydney Catholic community as an outstanding day school for boys 7 -12.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br><br> The successful applicant will join the school with a focus on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging.<br><br> This <strong>full-time</strong> role is scheduled to commence on <strong>Tuesday, 27 January 2026</strong>. The Year Coordinator (2 Pt) position is a promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</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.<br><br> SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.<br><br> Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br> In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>remuneration package valued at up to $140,855. Base salary ranges from $87,550 to $125,763</li> <li>an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a <strong>Year Coordinator (2 Pt)</strong>, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.</p> <p>The successful applicant will be a highly effective year coordinator who demonstrates:</p> <ul> <li>the ability to use student data effectively (e.g. attendance, behaviour, and academic patterns) to help monitor progress, identify emerging concerns, and support positive behaviour choices within the year group, in a manner consistent with Gospel values</li> <li>an awareness of current student wellbeing issues such as attendance, mental health, and peer relationships, and the ability to provide appropriate support or referral to specialist services, while fostering a safe and caring environment grounded in Catholic faith and values</li> <li>the capacity to apply creative and engaging approaches to motivate students, build a sense of belonging, and promote a positive year group identity that reflects the school's Catholic ethos</li> <li>a commitment to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that promotes a culture of effort, engagement and excellence, encouraging each student to achieve their potential as learners and people of faith</li> <li>the ability to manage time effectively in a dynamic school environment, balancing the pastoral care needs of students with their own teaching responsibilities</li> <li>the ability to work collaboratively with the school's Wellbeing Team, colleagues, and parents/carers, showing strong communication and partnership skills to ensure the best outcomes for students.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> 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>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> 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).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><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.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>