Primary Coordinator - Tarro, Australia - Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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Posted: 28/05/2024-

Closing Date: 11/06/2024- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Tarro- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingOur Lady Of Lourdes Primary School Tarro is seeking a Permanent Full Time Primary Coordinator to join the team from 2025.


Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro is a systemic Catholic school within the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 from the areas of Tarro, Woodberry, Beresfield, Thornton, Tenambit and Ashtonfield.

Our school community is warm and welcoming, with a strong focus on supporting children with additional needs to help them reach their individual learning goals.

The school celebrates the unique gifts and qualities of each individual student and encourages them to fully participate in the life of their class and school.

At Our Lady of Lourdes, students can participate in many extra-curricular activities and competitions beyond the classroom environment such as debating, public speaking, ICAS, Science and Technology challenges, spelling bees and sporting events.


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


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

  • Fouryear 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.


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

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.

Applications close
:
Tuesday 11th June 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 Standard
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