Leader of Learning Languages - St Clare's College, Griffith ACT
Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Griffith
- New
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2024
Job overview
Location: Griffith, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $76,754 to $129,948 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation
Employment Term: June 2024 to 17 December 2024
Closing Date:11.55 pm, Sunday 9 June 2024
About Us
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About St Clare's
St Clare’s College is an inclusive and welcoming community open to life, challenge and change. At St Clare’s, learning is valued and students are given every opportunity to grow in all dimensions of their life. We provide a safe and empowering environment for students to reach their full potential. We are a learning community whose teachers strive for the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of all students.
About the Role
The Leader of Learning Languages, Years 7-12, is a member of our Curriculum Forum responsible to the Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching and thus to the Principal for the leadership of their faculty in accordance with College policies. They lead and supervise Faculty staff, curriculum development and implementation, and Faculty events. They ensure that the Faculty focus on learning is continuous, compliant with current curriculum requirements and relative to the needs of students. The Leader of Learning Languages holds delegated responsibility for the leadership, development and administration of excellence in the language curriculum and events.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with all members of the school community to ensure that student learning remains the core business of our practice and policy.
- Ensure that the Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching is informed promptly about issues relating to students’ learning in your faculty.
- Be an active presence in the College and attend all key College events.
- Work with staff to incorporate new developments in teaching and learning
- Oversee the development of a dynamic curriculum in line with national and state requirements, CE System Catalyst priorities, the use of High Impact Teaching Strategies, St Clare’s Teaching and Learning Principles and whole school goals.
- Ensure processes are in place to foster collegiality and effective teamwork in the faculty.
- Develop effective and appropriate relationships with and between community members – students, staff and parents.
Qualifications
- Must hold an ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
- Must hold a Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation.
- Completed relevant education/teaching tertiary qualification.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated evidence of effective teamwork and collaboration.
- Appropriate qualifications and a commitment to engage in relevant ongoing Professional Learning.
- Successful experience in educational leadership.
- A strong understanding of contemporary approaches to student learning and effective pedagogical practices.
- The capacity to lead a team of people and to bring about effective change.
- A high level of organisational and communication skills.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website
Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Juliette Major on 02 6260 9400 or via email juliette.major@stcc.act.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6218 0007 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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About Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
- Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
- 52 - 54 Franklin Street, Manuka
- Australian Capital Territory
- 2603
- Australia
Who are we?
Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW, covering 88,000 square kilometres covering the whole of the ACT and extending from Pambula on the south coast, to Crookwell in the North, through to the western point of Lake Cargelligo. Operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn is key to education of over 21,000 students within the Diocese and employing over 2,100 professionals.
As a diverse and inclusive workforce, Catholic Education offers career opportunities across the ACT and NSW regions including providing support and mentoring for graduate teachers as well as professional learning and career development programs tailored to individual needs.
Our vision
Our strategic vision to deliver learning and experiences in Catholic Education that will shape a strong sense of spiritual self and wellbeing and equip students to be ethical, agile thinkers who strive to make a positive contribution in the world around them. Actively working to build strong partnerships between the Catholic Education Office, Schools, Students, Parents & Families and Parishes to deliver on this vision. We invite you to walk with us, to share this journey that paves the way for our children now, and in years to come, to flourish.
From early learning to College, a Catholic education provides an evidence-based academic, faith-filled learning journey.
Principals and teachers work with parents to grow happy, caring, compassionate young people.
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