<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Tuggeranong, ACT</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Temporary</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$137,133 + Superannuation&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;29 April 2024 (negotiable) to 25 January 2025</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm Sunday 7 April 2024</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the College</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">St Mary MacKillop College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, the support of family life, and the enrichment of all our people. The curriculum at St Mary MacKillop College is undertaken in an environment where each person is valued and respected as an individual whose personal growth is of paramount importance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">St Mary MacKillop College aims to provide the education experience that helps every student be the best they can be.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator of Science (Acting) to join our leadership team at St Mary MacKillop College.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Curriculum Coordinators at St Mary MacKillop College are accountable in the first instance to the Assistant Principal Curriculum. The Curriculum Coordinators support the Principal and College Executive in the leadership and management of the College. The style of decision-making and management within the College is collaborative, with the final responsibility for the overall management of the College resting with the Principal. The Curriculum Coordinators work with the Assistant Principal Curriculum and Executive in a collegial manner and are directly accountable to the Assistant Principal Curriculum.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This leadership role involves modelling of excellence in teaching and learning and the development of innovative and challenging curriculum. Such Curriculum will offer academic rigour while at the same time be appropriate to the students within a particular curriculum area.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The position of the Curriculum Coordinator necessitates that the incumbent be exemplary in leading, supporting and promoting an atmosphere where Catholic principles and practices flourish and permeate across all areas of the curriculum.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Curriculum Coordinators work with their teams in a collegial manner ensuring respect for their colleagues, students and parents. Actions of Curriculum Coordinators ought to harness support and enthusiasm for the implementation of College policies and procedures.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A positive and collaborative workplace culture</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Promote stewardship of our Vision for a Catholic School in the Josephite tradition;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be an outstanding teacher of experience and initiative who can work effectively with the curriculum team, colleagues, students and families;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrate a deep knowledge of contemporary issues and practices surrounding inclusivity from Years 7-12;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team contribute to the development of pedagogy and assessment practices across the curriculum;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a leader of experience and initiative work effectively with the Principal, Executive and Middle management teams to develop a vision for Inclusive Education;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the Principal and Executive to build community with staff, students and their families;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents and community agencies;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the AP Curriculum and Campus Heads in leading Science and</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support the Principal and Executive in all other initiatives as required.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<em><br><br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://www.mackillop.act.edu.au/">here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact MacKillop Recruitment on&nbsp;02 6209 5215 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:michael.lee@mackillop.act.edu.au">recruitment@mackillop.act.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502976/coordinator-of-science-acting-st-mary-mackillop-college-canberra-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>