Mathematics Coordinator

Location:  Broulee, NSW 
Employment Type:  Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range:  $, to $, full-time equivalent plus $, NSW Coordinator 2 Allowance plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Commencing 5
Closing Date: .pm, Sunday October 4

About Us 
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres. 

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 Carroll College
Carroll College is a dynamic school where we all constantly strive for academic excellence. Our teachers are highly qualified and are continually developing their own knowledge and skills to ensure that all our students are challenged, while also having individual needs catered for. As a College we implement innovative and engaging teaching programs that are based on contemporary educational theory.

About the Role 
The Coordinator is required to teach and undertake the normal duties of a teacher while also using a range of management methods and technologies to carry out leadership duties. This includes monitoring teaching and learning, leading curriculum implementation, monitoring programming, supporting catalyst understanding and implementation, managing student behaviour, managing relief staff, and working collaboratively to develop and achieve the school's annual improvement plan.

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  weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)  Up to 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 by example by setting and modelling excellent standards of teaching and working with staff to provide an optimal learning environment for students to achieve excellence. 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. Lead staff in developing and using appropriate ICT in the classroom to enhance Learning. Develop an individual professional learning plan and participate in appropriate professional development activities. Target, develop and implement relevant professional development for staff and assist teachers in developing their professional learning plans. Develop effective and appropriate relationships with and between members of the community – students, staff and parents. Work with staff to ensure that parents are given consistent and appropriate opportunities to participate as real partners in the education of their children. Provide prompt and timely follow-up with parents, students, and other staff members on issues that emerge for each student and ensure that department staff also communicate in a timely fashion with stakeholders. Ensure processes are in place to foster collegiality and effective teamwork in the department. Work with and support classroom teachers, enabling them to respond appropriately to individual circumstances and situations. Work with and support classroom teachers to know and understand their responsibilities with regard to the Catholic Education Guidelines for Professional Conduct and mandatory reporting requirements and recognise and respond to any incidents in an appropriate way. Evaluate courses or units regularly and make appropriate modifications. Work with relevant staff and other members of the community, to manage departmental processes for example, staff and student allocations, excursions, and the purchase of resources  Ensure effective administrative processes in the department, including holding productive meetings, and maintaining accurate records. Take responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure environment. Ensure that all staff are alerted each term or semester to individual students who require accommodations or adjustments.

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.

Essential Criteria 

A comprehensive understanding of Catalyst initiatives and High Impact Teaching Practices and the need to provide appropriate support and feedback to teaching staff or the skills and experience to develop their knowledge in this area. The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements. Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs. 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. A high level of organisational and communication skills. A capacity to coordinate a teaching team effectively, to supervise staff across different subject areas, to promote their own and the department’s professional development and to work with the staff to effect change. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including high-level mediation and conflict resolution skills, superior interpersonal skills including the ability to build community, to liaise effectively with relevant members of the school community and with appropriate outside agencies. 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 skills, attributes, and experience 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

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