Are you a passionate and dedicated Technical and Applied Science (TAS) teacher looking for an opportunity to step into a leadership role? Look no further! Marian Catholic College, Kenthurst is seeking an enthusiastic professional to cover the TAS Leader of Learning position for a 12-month period of Maternity Leave starting in Term 3.Join our dynamic middle leadership team and lead a group of professional educators within the TAS Key Learning Area (KLA). This role offers the chance to contribute to the implementation of our college learning framework and innovative pedagogical practices, all while supporting students to achieve improved learning outcomes.If you thrive in a collaborative team environment and are eager to be an active member of the Marian Community, we want to hear from you!This is a temporary full-time (1FTE) position which includes a 2pt Leader of Learning (Coordinator) allowance.About you:To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of Marian Catholic College along with:
- Current TAS teaching qualifications and experience up to stage 6.
- The capacity to challenge, inspire and lead teachers in contemporary and innovative learning and teaching practices.
- Strong ICT skills with the ability and willingness to integrate technology into their teaching where relevant.
Strong communication and organisational skills ensuring that personal and team reporting deadlines are met.Ability to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love
of Learning.Ability to create effective assessment techniques and have the flexibility to differentiate learning activities for students. * Willingness to be an active part of the Marian Community.The successful applicant will fit the following criteria:
- Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students' opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.
- Qualifications and an outstanding knowledge of the relevant subject area.
- Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning.
- Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.
- Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.
Qualifications and accreditations:
- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance.
- Eligibility to teach according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
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Leader of Learning is accountable for:
- Working directly with students and parents/carers to support them in identifying and pursuing learning experiences that improve the learning outcomes for students.
- Leading cross-curricular collaboration to provide personalised, student driven, innovative learning.
- Building the capacity of teachers through collaborative professional learning and practice analysis: co-planning, feedback, mentoring and coaching.
- Drawing on contemporary research and analysis of data to support evidence-based practice.
- In partnership with the Assistant Principal - Learning and Innovation, developing each teacher's capacity in mapping student learning to training and accreditation authorities and other curricula and credentials.
- Tracking, reporting and meeting compliance requirements of assigned areas of responsibility and components of registration and accreditation in accordance with school, system and legislative requirements
Please see the attached for more information.
About Us:Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is a caring community with a family atmosphere linking parents, students and staff. It is a co-educational, comprehensive Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Parramatta, catering for over 1000 students across Years 7 to 12. The Marian teaching community aims to deliver an innovative curriculum designed to meet the interests and needs of our students.We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is offering a 25% discount (pro-rata to FTE for part-time employees) on the Diocesan Tuition Fee and Building Levy for their child/children who attend a CSPD school. This is available for Marian Catholic College staff.
Interested?This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit Service NSW .Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you must complete the online registration for teachers process found on the prior to appointment.CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.Applicants from non-religious backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however you must be willing to support the Catholic ethos.
Apply today!If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives of our students, click on the APPLY button now.Applications close Monday 1 April 2024.Please note: We reserve the right to consider candidates as they apply and therefore encourage early application.Advertised: 20 Mar 2024 09:03 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Apr 2024 23:04 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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