AddressAbout Us
At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, our Vision is to provide ‘Authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion’. The Vision underpins our exciting and robust Towards 2025 Strategy which places students at the centre of everything we do, and which brings schools and parishes together to work as one. The Towards 2025 Strategy commits our system of schools to being at least as good as the very best, to maximise the learning growth of every student, and to inspire hearts and minds to know Christ and love learning.
Covering an expansive geographical area which includes the Central Coast, Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore, Catholic Schools Broken Bay is a system serving 45 Catholic Schools with around 17,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
About The Role
The Learning Partner plays a significant role in providing Subject Matter Expertise to support school leaders and teachers in ensuring high quality Catholic education for Aboriginal students in CSBB schools.
This is a highly collaborative role within the Student Achievement team to build school-level capacity and develop an approach to Aboriginal education which is integrated into the CSBB approach to equity, diversity, and student engagement.
Further developing understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture within the Catholic tradition and educational mission of the Church in Broken Bay is a key focus.
As a specialised practitioner and coach, this role collaborates with school leadership and classroom teachers to create inclusive learning environments and ensure high quality education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
About You
- Works with a multi-disciplinary team to support and develop school leaders and teachers to implement effective practices to ensure wellbeing, learning and agency of ATSI students
- Develops and delivers high-quality evidence-based blended professional learning and resources to build understanding of and strengthen approaches to enrich cultural awareness and reconciliation
- Works with Principals in managing the work of the Aboriginal Education Workers in supporting the success of ATSI students
- Brokers effective partnerships and collaborative relationships with community representatives, including Aboriginal families and community members, the broader school community and Church, external community agencies and, where appropriate, other professionals to strengthen support for ATSI students
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, liaise and negotiate with community representatives and parents/carer’s including Aboriginal communities and NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Inc.
Requirements
- NESA approved undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Teaching or Education
- Accredited to teach in NSW
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence (and own car required)
- Please note this is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.
Benefits of Working with Us
- Competitive salary on offer
- Free onsite parking or public transport close by
- 25% School Fee Discount for eligible employees
- Annual leave loading and ex-gratia leave at Christmas time
- Salary Packaging for eligible employees
Application Process
Applications should include:
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the key criteria listed above; and
- A current resume
Please note this is an Aboriginal identified role.
Applications close: 5pm 3 May 2024
Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.
Catholic Schools Broken Bay promotes a culture of safety and care for children and young people. The Diocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter provides overarching principles that ensure children and young people are at the centre of the work we do and that every child and young person is encouraged to have a voice and participate in their community to their fullest potential. All employees must be aware of the Diocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter and be committed to organisational child safe standards and practice. Successful applicants for child-related roles must meet the requirements of the Working with Children Check.
