Education Officer - Secondary Curriculum – English/Literacy – INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Newcastle West
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time
Job overview
| Location | NEWCASTLE WEST Catholic Schools Office | |
| Vacancy Type | Secondment | |
| Description | The Director of Schools invites applications from energetic, innovative and contemporary educators to join the Curriculum Team in Teaching & Learning Services. The Education Officer-Secondary Curriculum English/Literacy joins two other curriculum specialists currently supporting secondary schools in the Diocese. The role calls for an experienced, quality teacher with the capabilities to support secondary schools in the following key areas: •NESA syllabus implementation support 7-12 in the English KLA • Support for schools in developing a whole school approach to literacy •Provision of advice and support as per diocesan policy regarding programming, assessing, reporting •School improvement, contemporary and professional learning initiatives • Provision of strategic, high quality professional learning opportunities for secondary schools • Student data analysis and implementation support for targeted improvement – eg NAPLAN, HSC (RAP) This position is a 0.4 FTE. |
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| Position Requirements | The Education Officer – Secondary Curriculum English/Literacy will be able to demonstrate the following key criteria for this position: • A personal commitment to the ethos and teachings of the Catholic faith • Successful, significant teaching experience (with a minimum of 8 years) with high skill and knowledge level in the English discipline • A clear understanding of NESA requirements in the English KLA • An excellent understanding of contemporary thinking and research regarding the educational and pedagogical issues impacting secondary schools • A commitment to delivering high quality classroom practice • The capability, capacity and confidence to engage in dialogue with secondary school leaders/ teachers about school improvement literacy initiatives, including evidence-based interventions for student achievement • Ability to work with, advise and support secondary schools in relation to a strategic, whole school approach to literacy • Capacity to assist in the design of relevant, high quality professional learning opportunities for schools with a focus on English and literacy • Highly developed interpersonal and professional skills with a capacity to collaborate at CSO Team and school levels • A flexible approachable style that enables collegial team work |
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| Essential Criteria | • Be appropriately qualified as a four year trained secondary teacher • Current NESA and Working With Children number must be recorded on the application |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Experience as a subject coordinator or assistant principal – curriculum • Post graduate qualifications at Masters level |
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| CommencementStarts | 28/1/20 | |
| Finishing Date | 18/12/20 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Conditions and salary commensurate with the Education & Professional Officers Agreement Maitland-Newcastle at level 3.3. An initial contract of 1 year. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 21 October, 2019 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Rosa Tomassetti (rosa.tomassetti@mn.catholic.edu.au ) | 02 4979 1269 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Rosa Tomassetti |
By post:
Staffing Officer |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | Applicants are expected to provide :
• A covering letter to the Head of Teaching and Learning (Ms Suzanne Fern) outlining reasons and suitability for the application • Details addressing each of the criteria as listed for this position • A Curriculum Vitae outlining how current and previous experience aligns with this position • Names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should the applicant’s immediate supervisor. Note: The role is based at the Catholic Schools Office, Hunter Street, Newcastle. As this is a secondment, support from the Principal needs to be sought before applying. Applications should be emailed as one PDF attachment quoting Reference 8653 to rosa.tomassetti@mn.catholic.edu.au by Monday, 21 October 4.00 pm on the closing date. |
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About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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