Posted : 23 / 08 / 2024- Closing Date : 08 / 09 / 2024- Job Type : Permanent - Full Time- Location : Medowie- Job Category : Education, Childcare & TrainingCatherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is seeking a permanent Full-Time Leader of Learning - PDHPE
- to join the team in 2025.
Commencing in 2021 with Years 7 & 8, the newly established Catherine McAuley Catholic College is expected to grow annually to a Years 7-12 Learning Community in 2025. The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all.
The College is located in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour's drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.
Leaders of Learning work in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning principles. Within their faculty they will :
ensure the highest standards of teaching practicelead and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomeshave deep understanding and expertise in KLA curriculum requirementsestablish a culture of collaborative and reflective practicesupport individuals in identifying new experiences for their continual professional developmentknow their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing.The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Desired Skills and ExperienceEXPERIENCE / CRITERIAAbility to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schoolsDemonstrated success in ensuring a culture of continuous improvement, creating and leading effective professional learning and building the capacity of teachers as leaders in learningDemonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficientlyDemonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically, and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the schoolHigh level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive And respectful relationships within and beyond the school communityPrior leadership experience (Desirable)Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)QUALIFICATIONSFour-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for TeachersNESA Teacher AccreditationCurrent paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) numberCompletion of anaphylaxis trainingPostgraduate study in education (e.g. Master of leadership, educational leadership, IT, Curriculum) (Desirable)CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023. This position attracts a three point allowance of $1,092.23 per fortnight.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH USWork in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and growA corporate fitness program through Fitness PassportEmployee assistance program (EAP)Training and staff development programsPaid parental leave for eligible employeesAccess to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONTO APPLYProvide a cover letter along with your resumeWithin your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE / CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.Applications close : Sunday 9th of September 2024 at 11.59pmAdditional information_The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Dioc