<p><img alt="" width="149" height="150" /></p> <h1>Leader of Teaching and Learning Innovation</h1> <p>St Ursula's College Kingsgrove<br />Commencement Date: Monday, 14 October 2024 (start date negotiable)<br /><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 5 August 2024<br /><strong>Capacity</strong>: Full-Time, Permanent<br /><br /><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong><br /> <br />Be part of <strong>St Ursula's College Kingsgrove</strong><strong>'s</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.<br /> <br /><strong>About Our School</strong><br /> <br />At St Ursula's College, we have a strong commitment to building a sense of belonging. We want each member of our community to experience the joy, hope, peace and strength that comes from a living Catholic faith in the Ursuline tradition. Like St Angela, we believe education can be life-changing. Our great hope is to instil in each of our girls a deep, lifelong love of learning. We work hard to foster a culture that enriches each student's life. We want to open their eyes and awaken their curiosity and wonder so they can pursue new possibilities and develop bold aspirations.<br /> <br /><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br /> <br />The Leader of Teaching and Learning Innovation Years 7-12 is a 3 point Coordinator position and reports directly to the Principal. As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Leader of Teaching and Learning Innovation shares responsibility for leadership of the College's vision, mission and strategic priorities and contributes to the life and management of the College.<br /> <br />The successful applicant will join the College with a focus on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging.<br /> <br />This Full-Time role is scheduled to commence on Monday 14 October 2024 (start date negotiable).<br /> <br /><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /> <br />In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/about-us">Sydney Catholic Schools</a> (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. <br /> <br />SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br /> <br />In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You will work collaboratively with the College Leadership team to continue to enhance the vibrant teaching and learning focus of the College. This is a leadership role that requires confidentiality, vision, organisational strength and openness to educational change.</p> <p>To excel in this role, you will be able to:</p> <ul> <li>lead the professional learning program for staff</li> <li>create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students</li> <li>utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress</li> <li>employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback</li> <li>support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li>demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li> <li>integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>mininum 2 years experience as a Coordinator</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br /> <br />Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br /><br />If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br /> <br /><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. <br /><br /><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br />This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br /> <br /><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds. </em></p>