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Leader of Learning – English/HSIE

Leader of Learning – English/HSIE

Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle

Medowie

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent

Job overview

Location MEDOWIE Catherine McAuley Catholic College
Vacancy TypePermanent Full Time
Description Catherine McAuley Catholic College is seeking a permanent full time Leader of Learning with responsibility for English and HSIE to commence in Term 4, 2020. This position attracts an allowance at the level of Coordinator 2.



Catherine McAuley Catholic College is a Mercy-inspired learning community committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners. Our educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all.

Commencing in 2021 with Years 7 & 8, Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is a member of the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) global network and the Future Schools Alliance (FSA). Learning at CMCC is underpinned by the NPDL framework and commitment to the development of the six global competencies.

Catherine McAuley Catholic College has its foundation year in 2021 with an initial intake of Stage 4. In the formative years Leaders of Learning positions will be multi-disciplinary and will evolve into discreet roles (i.e Leader of Learning HSIE and Leader of Learning English) as school enrolments develop.

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.
Position Requirements This Leader of Learning position has specific responsibility for leadership of the Key Learning Areas of English and HSIE.

A Leader of Learning is a member of the College Leadership Team and chair of a faculty-based Learning Team. They have the responsibility to ensure that the learning and teaching taking place reflects the College Moral Imperative and Mission statements and meets the learning needs of each student.
Essential Criteria • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools.

• The applicant should have a four-year trained teacher classification and with an established record of success in teaching.

• Ability to collaboratively lead, mentor and coach teachers to design innovative curriculum, contemporary pedagogies and wellbeing for learning practices.

• Lead professional learning dialogue by facilitating opportunities for teams of teachers to meet, plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate learning.

• Build teacher capacity to:
o Provide relevant and authentic student-centred learning
o Improve student learning through focussed, in-situ teacher professional learning, and
o Effectively use data to facilitate learning which meets each student at their point of challenge

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a school-wide literacy action plan.

• Ensure learning and teaching practices align with the College Moral Imperative to co-create learning opportunities that empower young people to become confident, agile and reflective learners.

• Contribute to a culture which enables imagination, creativity and innovation fostered by teacher norms that reflect both best practice and next practice.

• Possess high level communication skills and interpersonal skills, including empathy and confidentiality.

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional learning.

• Current NESA Accreditation

• Paid Working With Children Check (WWCC)

• Completion of Anaphylaxis training

• Willingness to comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy 2018

• Willingness to work towards the current Accreditation at Category C: Accreditation for Leadership
Starts12/10/2020
Conditions of EmploymentSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. This position attracts a 2 Point Coordinator Allowance of $15,982 annually plus base salary.
Applications Close Sunday 19 July, 2020
InstructionsForward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.
Contact Name Telephone
  Scott Donohoe (scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au)
Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Scott Donohoe
scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal
Catherine McAuley Catholic College
Medowie Road
MEDOWIE 2318

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info To apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au for an information package relating to this position. Please provide a cover letter attached to your Curriculum Vitae and responses to essential criteria directly to College Principal – Scott Donohoe: scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least three referees including their contact details, one of whom must be their current principal. Please note that not addressing the selection criteria will result in your application not being shortlisted. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications close: Sunday 19th July, 2020. 11.59pm
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About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle

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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