Studies Coordinator - Science

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position.  

Catholic Education Services is an equal opportunity employer. 

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 leadership team, which comprises the Principal, Assistant Principal(s) and other Coordinators. As a member of the leadership 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 leadership team 

Position Requirements

 A Studies Coordinator must be able to demonstrate: 

• must be able to fulfill 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, 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. 

 Essential Criteria

Applicant must 

• be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher 
• 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 C – Accreditation for Leadership. Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. 

How to Apply

For further information and instruction on how to apply, please visit the website - https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/