Primary Coordinator

September 13, 2024

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Chisholm

OTHER & FULL TIME

Posted: 13/09/2024

Closing Date: 29/09/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Chisholm

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Join the Leadership Team at St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Chisholm!
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the next generation of learners? St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Chisholm, is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Permanent Full-Time Primary Coordinator to begin in January 2025.
As a key leader in the diocese’s newest primary school, you’ll help shape a vibrant, faith-filled learning culture that fosters growth in both spirituality and academic excellence. Working alongside passionate educators in a supportive environment, you’ll have the chance to inspire students to become confident, courageous, and collaborative learners.
St Aloysius is not just a school – it’s a community, deeply connected to the Immaculate Conception Parish Morpeth. Here, you'll help foster faith and growth, guiding students to reach their full potential.
Ready to Lead? Don’t miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful difference in a thriving school community.
Apply now and become a pivotal part of St Aloysius’ exciting journey!

Job Description

The Primary Coordinator works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence. As a member of the school leadership team, they are entrusted with the responsibility to assist students in making sense of their world, to make informed decisions and judgements, and to act with moral and ethical integrity. Across the school they will:

develop, implement and oversee the school’s strategic learning initiatives
support the monitoring and review of school improvement initiatives
support the monitoring and review of school compliance
lead, model and support the ongoing development, implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomes
model and promote contemporary and innovative pedagogical practices
contribute to the development of a culture of collegiality and reflective practice
support individuals in identifying new learning experiences to support their continued professional development
know their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeing

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
Ability to promote and support staff to develop innovative and effective teaching and learning practices across each KLA
Demonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically, and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the school
High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school community
Demonstrated experience in leading successful school initiatives (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
NESA Teacher Accreditation
Working with Children Clearance number
Completion of anaphylaxis training
Postgraduate study in education, e.g. Master of Educational Leadership, Theology (Desirable)
Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023. This position will attract a two point allowance of $728.12 per fortnight.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Jeanette Fowles, Principal on Tel: (02) 4088 8030 or via email: jeanette.fowles@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY

Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Sunday 29th September 2024 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.