Professional Officer - Learning Technologies, Technology & Applied Studies (TAS) and STEM

Professional Officer - Learning Technologies, Technology & Applied Studies (TAS) and STEM
Catholic Education Office, Wollongong
Work type: Temporary full time
Job no: 497371
Categories: CEO - ILW - Learning K - 12
Advertised: 18 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this temporary full-time position with Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) commencing in March 2024 until 20 December 2024.
WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG (CEDoW)
We provide our team with:

• Excellent professional & development programs, tailored to your needs
• An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
• A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community
• Competitive Remuneration - $136,362 + superannuation
• Salary Packaging through our approved provider SmartSalary

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a member of the Learning K - 12 team, and with familiarity and commitment to Lighting the Way Vision & Strategic Direction of CEDoW, the Professional Officer will support, challenge and extend the practice and pedagogy of teachers and leaders in Diocesan schools to ensure compliance requirements are met in order to bring about improvement in student learning and achievement.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The successful applicant will possess and demonstrate:

• A sound understanding of and a willingness to support the mission and purpose of a Catholic school
• Capacity to build a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data
• A comprehensive understanding of NESA requirements and a proven ability to implement effective teaching programs
• Leadership experience across a range of stages and Learning Technologies, Technology & Applied Studies (TAS) and STEM
• Capacity to analyse system and school data to identify areas of high performance and emerging issues in learning, teaching and curriculum
• Commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider school community

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Competent Information and Communication Technology skills (MS Office and Google Suite).

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Successful leadership experience at a whole school level, across a curriculum &/or pedagogical context.
• Bachelor Degree in Education (or suitably related discipline).
• Accredited to Level C in accordance with the To Work, Teach and Lead Policy, or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment within CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.
POSITION APPLICATION
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages). To confidentially discuss your application contact Peiti Haines, Senior Professional Officer - Learning K-12 on 0411 778 673.
The Catholic Education Office is an agency of the Catholic Church called to stewardship and service in support of the system of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong. Through partnerships with clergy, parents, staff, school leaders and students, the Catholic Education Office contributes to strengthening the Communion of the Church.
To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Closing date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm