Mathematics Coordinator - Merici College - Braddon, ACT

Location: Braddon, ACT
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term
Salary Range:  ACT Coordinator (1.0) - $130,338 + Superannuation 
Start Date: January, 2022
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Friday 10 December, 2021 

Merici College is an all girls' 7-12 Catholic College committed to excellence in the education of girls, striving to assist all students to develop their potential academically, spiritually, culturally, physically and socially through innovative programs. Merici College is an IB World School, authorised to offer the Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7-10).

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Mathematics Coordinator to join our inclusive and collaborative School community. 

The Mathematics Coordinator is responsible to the Deputy Principal Learning for the leadership of a curriculum area and, as a Middle Manager, shares responsibility for promoting the Catholic Ethos of the College and ensuring the pastoral welfare of staff and students. The Studies Coordinator, having an essential leadership position in the College, is an exemplary teacher who leads innovation in his/her department to enhance learning outcomes for all students and works with the Executive and Middle Manager teams to develop and implement whole school goals. 

Essential Criteria

• A strong commitment to Catholic education and the promotion of the mission of the Catholic Church;
  
  
• Strong professional experience in his/her teaching area/s in both junior and senior curriculum development, assessment and reporting;
  
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and to targeted and collaborative professional learning;
  
  
• Appropriate qualifications and experience;
  
  
• The passion and expertise to work individually and collectively with students and staff, to maximise the learning outcomes for each individual student, ensuring programs and teaching strategies are differentiated for the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities, including those with a disability;
  
  
• An ability to work collegially and collaboratively as part of the Middle Management Team, and with the Leadership Team, to plan and implement whole school goals and to effect change;
  
  
• The ability to translate high level curriculum planning skills into exciting and stimulating lessons; creating, selecting and using a wide range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning and to expand learning opportunities for all students;
  
  
• Proven skills in working collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues both in planning and in team teaching situations. This includes the ability to develop and support innovative classroom teachers who are committed to the school’s philosophy of Powerful Learning, Growth mindset and inquiry learning;
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to facilitate productive and caring relationships with students and staff and to demonstrate responsiveness in all communications with parents/carers about their children’s learning and well-being. 
  
  

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.

Please note that this full-time position is for an initial two-year period with an opportunity for further extensions. Two further extensions (each of four years) will be offered based on performance outcomes. The position will be underpinned by a permanent (ongoing) teaching position within Catholic Education. 

Please note: This position involves work in an ACT school.  The appointment of successful applicants is subject to compliance with Public Health (ACT School or Early Childhood Education and Care Workers COVID-19 Vaccination) Emergency Direction 2021. Individuals who are appointed to a position in a ACT school are required to have either received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, or have obtained an approved medical contraindication certificate. Individuals are required to present evidence of either their vaccination status or a medical contraindication certificate to their school to be able to work in a ACT school.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

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 Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Lauren Frankham on 02 6243 4100 or via email Lauren.Frankham@merici.act.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au