Student Coordinator

Description

The Student Coordinator has specific responsibilities in the area of student pastoral care. The coordinator is a member of the school's leadership team, which comprises the Principal, Assistant Principals and other Coordinators. As a member of this team, the Coordinator will offer assistance and support in:
• the day to day operation of the School
• promotion of the Catholic ethos of the School
• the promotion of an effective pastoral care program
• the implementation of the School's policies and procedures
• the promotion of the hospitality, accessibility and visibility of the leadership team

Position Requirements

A Student Coordinator must be able to demonstrate:
• must be able to fulfil the requirements of the Diocesan Faith Education Accreditation Policy. Successful applicants will be required to be accredited within four (4) years of appointment.
• An understanding of and a clear commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Catholic education and a significant capacity for involvement in the school's Religious Studies programme.
• A thorough knowledge of, a capacity, and a willingness, to initiate, manage and evaluate effective pastoral care programmes.
• A capacity to fulfil the requirements of a middle management position within a secondary school.
• A capacity and willingness to actively supervise and support staff within their area of pastoral care.
• A capacity for, and ability to demonstrate, effective liaison and communication skills.
• A high level of proficiency as a classroom teacher.
• An understanding of relevant procedures pertaining to Child Protection legislation.
• High levels of competency in record keeping and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in the use of technology as an organisational tool.
• A capacity to support staff in relation to the management of students in the classroom where issues arise across a range of subject areas. The applicant for Student Coordinator will be a practising Catholic with a capacity for significant leadership in the religious dimension of the school community and must provide a Parish Priest reference and/or contact details.

Essential Criteria

Applicant must:
• be appropriately qualified as a four year trained secondary teacher
• be a practising Catholic
• record current NESA and Working With Children number on application.
• applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead (formerly FEA ) and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category D – Accreditation to teach Religion. Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA.