Diverse Learning Coordinator - Mother Teresa School, Harrison ACT

About Mother Teresa 

Welcome to Mother Teresa School, a thriving Catholic learning community where we inspire our students to care, dream, innovate, and achieve! Serving children aged 4 to 12, our school is equipped with modern learning spaces that promote collaboration and creativity. These dynamic break-out areas enable teachers to employ contemporary teaching strategies, fostering both independent and group learning.

We place a strong emphasis on student mental health, offering a variety of programs designed to support well-being and resilience. Our learning approach ensures that students are actively engaged in their learning, complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities such as robotics, chess, choir, and public speaking. The performing arts shine brightly at Mother Teresa School, with every year level participating in public performances throughout the school year.

At Mother Teresa School, we invite you to be part of a community that empowers every child to thrive in a caring and inspiring atmosphere!

About the Role 

Benefits and Opportunities 

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead and support the implementation of CECG’s Catalyst Program and High Impact Teaching Practices in the school through active engagement in professional learning, professional reading, professional conversations, and support processes.
• Oversee the development of a dynamic curriculum in line with national and state requirements, and whole school goals.
• Work with staff to incorporate new developments in teaching and learning.
• Ensure courses cater for a range of individual needs and learning styles and work with teachers to meet the identified learning needs of students, modifying curriculum and assessment where appropriate.
• Develop an individual professional learning plan and participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Develop effective and appropriate relationships with and between members of the community – students, staff and parents.
• Provide prompt and timely follow-up with parents, students and other staff on issues that emerge for each student and ensure that Diverse Learning staff also communicate in a timely fashion with stakeholders.
• Work with and support classroom teachers, enabling them to respond appropriately to individual circumstances and situations.
• Work with relevant staff and other members of the community, to manage processes for example, staff and student allocations, excursions, and the purchase of resources.
• Ensure effective administrative processes, including holding productive meetings, and maintaining accurate records.
• Take responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Qualifications  

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and/or Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
• Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.

Selection Criteria 

1. A comprehensive understanding of Catalyst initiatives and High Impact Teaching Practices and the need to provide appropriate support and feedback to teaching staff.
2. A thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning within the classroom and across the school.
3. Demonstrated capability to coordinate a teaching team effectively, to supervise staff, to promote their own and various staff professional development and to work with the staff to effect change.
4. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills.  This includes high-level mediation and conflict resolution skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to build community.
5. The ability to exercise sound judgment, including dealing with confidential matters.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.