About this job
Location: Florey, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary: $145,189 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Commencing Term 1, 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Tuesday 19 November 2024
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College, the successful candidate will demonstrate a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.
St Francis Xavier College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About the Role
St Francis Xavier College is seeking to recruit an Integrated Humanities Coordinator. The College is seeking a person who is committed to the vision of the College ‘Living the truth, leading with courage, learning for life’ who is invested in and who will promote the mission of Catholic education. The successful applicant will be an experienced educator, will have demonstrated successful demonstrated successful experience in curriculum leadership in Integrated Humanities and will possess initiative, integrity and vision.
The Integrated Humanities Coordinator provides expert leadership in Humanities, utilising best practice in current research, evidence, and innovation to meet the needs of all learners. As a member of the Curriculum Leadership team, the Integrated Humanities Coordinator reports to the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning and to the Principal in realising the vision and mission of the College.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and model High Impact Teaching Practices across all learning areas in Humanities to progress student engagement and achievement.
- Utilise research and evidence to lead best practice in curriculum, teaching and learning in Humanities.
- Implement Australian Curriculum policy and practice to ensure the College meets its compliance obligations.
- Lead the review and development of assessment programs, practices, moderation, protocols, and reporting processes to ensure compliance with College Agreed Practices and Australian Curriculum requirements.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with families of students.
- Develop and maintain excellent partnerships with external agencies.
- Ensure that the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning and Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing is kept informed about significant issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
- Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
Selection Criteria
- Extensive teacher experience and demonstrated leadership experience in Humanities.
- Highly sophisticated written and verbal communication skills for a range of audiences.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of professional practice in education, relevant legislation, initiatives, and current research in education.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing policy and strategic directions in Humanities.
- Demonstrated knowledge and effective application of contemporary evidence-based practices for Humanities.
- The ability to form collaborative partnerships, relationships with staff, students, families, and College partners.
- 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.
- 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.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the Selection Criteria 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 the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Sandra Darley on 02 6258 1055 or via email Sandra.Darley@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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