<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 11 November 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.goodsamaritan.nsw.edu.au/">Good Samaritan Catholic College</a> is a diverse, dynamic community confident in the call to develop the gifts of love, justice, mercy, generosity and compassion through the education of young people. Our College is co-educational and caters to over 1300 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our College motto 'Journeying with Compassion' derived directly from the 'Parable of the Good Samaritan' provides the underlying ethos of the College's Mission Statement. Within our College we also serve the needs of students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, who require tailored learning environments and targeted support, through our Specialist Support Classes.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> This position leads the Specialist Support Classes (SSC) within their nominated school and is responsible for its operational effectiveness. The Coordinator undertakes oversight and coaching of SSC staff, coordination of the teaching and learning of SSC students and ensuring the appropriate integration of SSC students into school activities.<br><br> This position is a middle leadership role which will see the incumbent teaching in the SSC setting and released to perform their Coordinator duties. This is a 3-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) teaching position will be full-time and permanent.&nbsp;<br><br> Success in this position will be supported by the following skills, qualities, and abilities:</p> <ul> <li>providing effective leadership and supervision to staff, including identifying professional development and support needs, managing individual and team performance, and overseeing day-to-day operational requirements</li> <li>providing recommendations to the school leadership team for improvements within the SSC and leading the implementation of SSC improvement strategies</li> <li>modelling continuous improvement approaches and strengthening a culture of high expectations centred on the needs of all students</li> <li>identifying and leading SSC specific professional learning programs and initiatives for SSC staff to enhance student outcomes</li> <li>leading Performance Development Planning (PDP) for SSC staff to support professional development aligned to school goals to support enhanced student outcomes</li> <li>overseeing all NCCD and personalised planning processes for the SSC including overseeing all aspects of the documentation of all learning and wellbeing adjustments for students in the SSC</li> <li>demonstrating a strategic approach to effectively lead improvements in teaching and learning using evidence-based research, data, curriculum, and contextual knowledge</li> <li>actively contributing to networks and related community partnerships to enhance cohesion across SSC schools</li> <li>serving as the key contact point between the SCS Central Diverse Learning team, Allied Health staff and the SSC</li> <li>seamlessly managing SSC student transitions from Primary to Secondary SSC schools</li> <li>coordinating care plans for SSC students as required</li> <li>supporting the Principal in staffing the SSC</li> <li>liaising and working with current and potential SSC parents to address SSC student needs to drive learning growth and positive student outcomes</li> <li>representing and ensuring the needs of the SSC is reflected in school strategic planning and initiatives</li> <li>undertaking risk assessments for SSC student participation in school activities</li> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education and current NESA accreditation</li> <li>a postgraduate degree or certificate in Inclusive Education or Neurodivergent studies is desirable</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>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: 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>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV &amp; cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li> <li>three referees (including your current employer/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>&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;<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>