Science Coordinator

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME (1.0FTE)**

**COMMENCEMENT DATE: TERM 1, 2025**

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**Closing Date: 20 September 2024 at 4pm**

**Why Join Rosebank?**
- Join a supportive and dynamic team
- Leading 7-12 Catholic co-educational College - Over 1400 students
- Great location in Five Dock (Inner West)
- Onsite Carpark
- Additional leave - 1 week in the June/July school vacation period (3 weeks total)
- Transferable LSL/ Personal/Carer’s leave from systemic and non-systemic Catholic schools (participating schools under current EA)
- Salary packaging options
- No Saturday sports requirement
- Regular professional learning opportunities
- Access to College-wide health and wellbeing initiatives
- Diverse and inclusive welcoming community

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**About Us**

Rosebank College has a proud and varied history of over 150 years as part of the Good Samaritan family established in 1857, and belonging to the Benedictine spiritual and educational tradition founded by St Benedict in the 4th century. The College belongs to the community of ten schools across Australia called _Good Samaritan Education_ (_GSE_). Established in 2011 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the mission of _Good Samaritan Education_ is to sustain and nurture our Catholic schools as Good Samaritan Benedictine communities of learning.

Catholic education in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition is committed to developing students who will engage with today’s world as grounded, hope-filled young people who are equipped to lead wisely, to listen deeply and to treat their neighbour and their environment with justice, love and the compassion of Christ.

Rosebank College promotes an inclusive, welcoming environment for children and provides transparent, accountable, risk-managed approaches to ensure child safeguarding.

As a school of Good Samaritan Education, Rosebank College is incorporated and governed by a Board of Directors which is accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.

**About the Role**

A school of _Good Samaritan Education_, Rosebank College seeks expressions of interest for the position of a permanent full-time Science Coordinator (1.0FTE) to lead the Science Faculty at the commencement of Term 1, 2025. This 2-point leadership role will work collaboratively with the Dean of Learning, Assistant Deans of Learning, and Science faculty members and work across all year groups, undertaking responsibilities within the team, as required by the Dean of Learning.

Applicants for this position must be highly effective leaders, effective classroom practitioners, dedicated team players interested in the care and welfare of students, and skilled in teaching Science to equip them to contribute to the College’s educational program in teaching and learning. Applicants will also need to be skilled in using educational technology in the classroom. This position will allow a creative and passionate teacher to flourish.

**About You**

To be considered for this position, you must be a highly dedicated leader who meets the following criteria:

- Leadership experience with a focus on rigorous student learning, engagement, and growth
- Proven ability to foster a collaborative, research, and data-driven approach to excellence in teaching and learning
- Work collaboratively with other faculties to promote a range of initiatives and opportunities among students (e.g., STEM initiative)
- Contribute to the College's learning culture as a member of the College's Curriculum Leadership Team (CLT)
- Demonstrated success in driving achievement and growth in the HSC
- Proven capacity to lead and develop a dynamic team
- A track record of being approachable and empathetic
- Understand and show commitment to the Australian Professional Standards for Teaching.
- Possess proven ability to incorporate modern technologies into their teaching practice and convey passion for classroom innovation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess a valid Working with Children Check
- A commitment to the child safeguarding principles
- Willingness to support the Catholic ethos and learning culture of the College

**The Process**
- A copy of your CV;
- A cover letter;
- Upload copies of formal teaching qualifications including copies of transcripts;
- Provide details of your Current NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
- Rosebank College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Rosebank College supports and respects all children. Child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our practices. Rosebank College is committed to providing students with a safe, healthy environment._

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