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Studies Coordinator(3) - Mathematics Leader of Pedagogy

Studies Coordinator(3) - Mathematics Leader of Pedagogy

St Paul's Catholic College

Booragul

Job type:
Full Time

Job overview

Location BOORAGUL St Paul's Catholic College
Vacancy TypeContract
Description A Studies Coordinator has specific responsibility for the management of a Key Learning Area or combination of subjects as specified by the position. The coordinator is a member of the school's management team, which comprises the Principal, Assistant Principal(s) and other Coordinators. As a member of the management 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 initiation of and contribution to quality teaching and learning programs
• 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 management team
Position Requirements A Studies Coordinator must be able to demonstrate:
• must be able to fulfill the requirements of the Accreditation to Work,Teach and Lead (formerly FEA)
• An understanding of and a clear commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Catholic education, as expressed in a variety of Church documents, and as related to specific curriculum areas.
• A capacity to effectively integrate Catholic ethos into faculty policies and programme.
• A thorough knowledge of, a capacity, and a willingness, to manage the implementation of relevant syllabus and syllabi.
• A capacity and willingness to actively supervise, resource, and support staff to ensure effective classroom teaching.
• A capacity to fulfil the requirements of a middle management position within a secondary school.
• A capacity to initiate, and a willingness to develop, an ongoing programme of assessment and evaluation by which the effectiveness of the department in achieving its aims and objectives may be measured.
• A capacity and willingness to professionally develop self and relevant staff.
• A high level of proficiency as a classroom teacher.
• An ability to implement and monitor assessment and reporting programmes which incorporate a standards-referenced approach.
• A capacity to modify and monitor teaching programmes to cater for the learning needs of all students.
• An understanding of cross-curricular issues such as literacy and numeracy (and the incorporation of ICT skills into teaching programmes).
• Proficiency in the use of technology as a teaching and organisational tool.
• A capacity to support staff in relation to the management of students in the classroom in a particular subject area or areas.
• A capacity to effectively lead the Faculty in all aspects of operation.
• A capacity to interpret and effectively use data in leading the promotion of numeracy across the curriculum.
Essential Criteria Applicant must
• be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher
• record current NESA and Working With Children number on application.
• evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php)
• applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead (formerly FEA ) and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category C – Accreditation for Leadership.
Desirable Criteria • Experience in Timetable construction would be an advantage
Starts29/1/19
Conditions of EmploymentThe position attracts an allowance at the level of Coordinator 3. Initial appointment will be for two years, renewable for a further four years subject to a satisfactory performance review.
Applications Close Monday 04 February, 2019
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
  Graeme Selmes (graeme.selmes@mn.catholic.edu.au) 4958 6711
Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Graeme Selmes
graeme.selmes@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal
St Paul's Catholic College
PO Box 194
BOOLAROO 2284

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae (full personal details and contact details of referees) should address the criteria as outlined above. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date.

About St Paul's Catholic College

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St Paul’s High School is a co-educational, non-selective, Roman Catholic, independent day school serving students from Years 7 to 12. The secondary school is located in Booragul, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, and has approximately 950 pupils on its roll.

Established by the Catholic Church Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in 1984, the school was upgraded over the past decade with new buildings. Students are mainly taken from six nearby Catholic primary schools as well as from local government schools.

Principal

Graeme Selmes 

Facilities 

St Paul’s High School has four seminar rooms, a computer room, a science laboratory, multi-purpose hall, two music rooms and IT facilities in every classroom. The school recently built a commercial-quality kitchen and workshops for construction classes. In 2015 it opened a new library and technology hub, along with seven new classrooms. 

Curriculum

The school teaches pupils in all secondary years but has a particular focus on the final two senior years. It has a gifted and talented coordinator who promotes activities including mock trials, public speaking, engineering challenges and competitions in writing, maths and science. Students are offered language classes and cultural experiences in Japanese and French. The school hosts two visual art shows each year as well as concert band performances and music and drama nights. Students are offered a range of sporting activities including surfing and walking on top of more traditional sports.

School ethos 

St Paul's High School aims to provide a welcoming environment where students can develop their skills to the best of their abilities. The Catholic school places an emphasis on pastoral care of students as well as academic results. “Our mission is to strive to acknowledge the self worth and dignity of all of our community members - students, staff, parents, clergy and the wider community,” the principal says.

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