<p>Oran Park Anglican College is a vibrant learning community in one of the fastest growing areas of Southwest Sydney. Catering for over 1250 students Prep – Year 12 in modern purpose-built facilities the College has established its reputation as providing a respectful, joyous and collaborative learning environment with strong pastoral support. We value academic rigour, comprehensive and inclusive pastoral care, service-learning opportunities, thriving sporting programs and excellence in the creative and performing arts.</p> <p>We are seeking to appoint a dynamic educator with passion and experience in primary education and sport to join our Junior School team.</p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong><br> The Sports Coordinator will work closely with the Sports Administrator to advocate, administer and facilitate the sporting programs in the Junior School.</p> <p><strong>Reports to:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Director of Academic Operations<br><strong>Status and Hours:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; Full Time, Permanent position<br> Student supervision hours are 8 am – 3.30 pm, although an understanding is required that the role will require greater hours than this, including attendance at weekly staff meetings and other after-hours events.<br><strong>Full Time Equivalent (FTE):</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.0<br><strong>Leadership Allowance:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; Leadership Level 1<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Term 1 2026<br><strong>Dress Code:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Oran Park Anglican College requires staff to dress in a professional manner, fitting of an independent school.</p> <p><strong>Major Responsibilities</strong><br> The Sports Coordinator is responsible to the Principal through the Head of Junior School and the Director of Academic Operations for:</p> <ul> <li>Planning and managing the annual Sports programs which includes budgeting, organisation, booking of specialists and venues.</li> <li>Represent the College as IPSSO and CSSA Coordinator and communicate decisions to relevant personnel.</li> <li>Oversight of College primary sports carnivals – Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics and coordinate student participation in CSSA and CIS.</li> <li>Designing Risk Assessments for all sporting activities and carnivals in P-6. Managing risk levels and ensuring sporting equipment is maintained in working order.</li> <li>Organising coaching clinics from NSW Sporting Organisations for teaching coaches, to ensure qualified coaching standards are met.</li> <li>Liaison with local and NSW sporting bodies regarding clinics to encourage sport participation of students at local level.</li> <li>Liaising with parents in relation to sports matters and representative pathways.</li> <li>Communicating sports results for publication in the College newsletter.</li> <li>Working collaboratively with other staff to promote the College’s values: courage, curiosity, craftsmanship, collaboration and compassion.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional and Personal Attributes</strong><br> The Primary classroom teacher must have the capacity to build effective relationships with students, staff and parents to enhance student wellbeing and outcomes. Essential criteria for this role include;</p> <ul> <li>A committed Christian and an active member of a church.</li> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications and NESA teacher accreditation.</li> <li>Ability to promote the acquisition of movement skills and nurture positive attitudes towards physical activity.</li> <li>Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated capacity to lead, inspire and mentor teachers with a range of experience.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to contribute to the co-curricular life of the College.</li> <li>Well-developed written, oral and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.</li> <li>An ability to work effectively as a team member.</li> <li>A commitment to ongoing personal professional development.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p><strong>References:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide three (3) referees one of whom should be the Minister of the Christian community you serve within, who can support your application.<br><strong>Salary:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; In accordance with the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 or future approved agreement.<br><strong>Child Safety:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Oran Park Anglican College is committed to child safety. All members of staff are required to comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the College’s Child Safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do. As such, all members of staff are expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the College’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.<br><strong>WHS:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; Oran Park Anglican College acknowledges that the health, safety and wellbeing of people and the provision of a safe working and learning environment are central to the values of the College. All members of staff undertake annual WHS training. The successful applicant will be provided with their WHS responsibilities at the time of appointment.<br><strong>Diversity and Inclusion:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Oran Park Anglican College provides inclusive, culturally safe and child-friendly services for all students. The successful applicant will be required to comply with policy and training requirements.<br><strong>Note:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; All positions evolve over time and as such, the position description should be viewed as a guide with the full expectation that other duties as required will be a natural part of the role. The role will continue to evolve in consultation with the Principal.</p> <p><strong>The Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to:</p> <ul> <li>Complete the “Application for employment – Teaching” form (found under the Employment tab on our website).</li> <li>Provide a 1-2 page cover letter which details your experience and demonstrates your ability to meet the essential criteria for this position, including a statement of personal Christian faith.</li> <li>Curriculum Vitae of no more than 4 pages.</li> </ul> <p>Please forward your application marked “Private and Confidential” to:</p> <p>Mrs Naomi Wilkins<br> Principal<br> Oran Park Anglican College</p> <p><strong>Email:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="mailto:employment@opac.nsw.edu.au?subject=Sports%20Coordinator%20%28Junior%20School%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@opac.nsw.edu.au</a><br><strong>Website:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.opac.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.opac.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications will close on Monday 27 October.</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Vision</strong></i><br> We strive to be a vibrant learning community that impacts every member for Jesus, through life-changing, caring, quality Christian education.</p> <p><i><strong>Mission</strong></i><br> We do this by growing a strong and sustainable College community that nurtures Christ-shaped values of courage, curiosity, craftsmanship, collaboration and compassion.</p>