<p> </p> <h1> </h1> <p><br /><strong>St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Arncliffe</strong><br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025<br /><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 18 October 2024<br /><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time 0.6FTE Classroom Teaching, Temporary (3 years) Instructional Specialist 0.4FTE<br /> <br /><strong>About Our School</strong><br /> <br />St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Arncliffe is a welcoming community that delivers strong academic results. Students have high expectations of themselves and respect for one another in an inclusive and innovative school environment. In partnership with parents and our parish, we strive to nurture curious, empathetic and collaborative problem solvers, confident in their faith and capabilities to live a life of promise in a rapidly changing world.<br /> <br /><strong>About the Role</strong><br /> <br />The <strong>Instructional Specialist / Classroom Teacher</strong> is an exemplary classroom practitioner and member of the school's senior leadership team.<br /> <br />The Instructional Specialist is responsible for leading school-wide teaching and learning initiatives, supporting teachers to deliver a high-quality reformed curriculum, transforming pedagogical practice, and ensuring excellent student outcomes. The role is also responsible for supporting system-wide teaching and learning initiatives, collaborating with network Teaching &amp; Learning Coaches to implement 'SCS Excellence in Action' across Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS).<br /> <br />The Instructional Specialist is a promotional role, temporary for 3 years, however, your classroom teaching position (1 FTE) will be full-time, and permanent. Your promotional role will entail release time and will be to model classroom practitioner excellence and improve learning outcomes K-6.<br /> <br />Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>lead school-wide improvement initiatives targeted at lifting student achievement and growth</li> <li>exhibit exemplary, evidence-based practice and lead colleagues to plan, implement and review the effectiveness of their learning and teaching</li> <li>lead collaborative practice with colleagues to modify and expand their repertoire of teaching strategies by modelling exemplary classroom practice</li> <li>conduct thorough analyses of data and trends within the school to identify areas for growth, informing targeted instructional strategies and interventions that foster continuous improvement</li> <li>plan and lead the development of professional learning that address the professional learning needs of colleagues</li> <li>supporting the implementation of 'SCS Excellence in Action'</li> <li>facilitate the sharing of effective practices by actively engaging in and contributing to Network Professional Learning Communities, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across schools</li> <li>any other duties as directed from time to time</li> <li>classroom Teaching responsibilities, Class to be negotiated on appointment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br /> <br />To be successful in this position, you must possess:</p> <ul> <li>a university degree in Education or Teaching</li> <li>accreditation as a Proficient teacher with NESA</li> <li>demonstrated practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</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> <li>a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a school</li> <li>experience in leading staff in professional learning</li> <li>demonstrated success in improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiatives</li> <li>experience in using data analysis to inform educational initiatives</li> <li>the ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts</li> <li>strong written, oral and presentation skills.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>postgraduate qualification in Education or a related discipline</li> <li>current driver's licence</li> <li>a Baptised Catholic with demonstrated evidence of ongoing commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church and engagement in the life of a Catholic faith community, such as a parish or an established community within the Catholic Church, as an expression of their relationship with Jesus Christ.</li> </ul> <p><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>, 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>an attractive <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries">remuneration package</a> (Teacher salary + Coordinator 3 allowance). Salary calculated on averaged conditions</li> <li>work during school-term only</li> <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>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.</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><br /> <br /><br /><br /></p>