<p><strong>St Mel's Catholic Primary School Campsie</strong><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 2 October 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 Mel's Catholic Primary School Campsie'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>St Mel's Catholic Primary School Campsie is a thriving community in which children are taught how to learn in order for them to decide what type of learning is most meaningful and purposeful in their lives. We call this 'Organic Learning'.<br><br>Our students become problem finders and problem solvers, and develop the confidence to control their own learning and grow their awareness of self and others. In this way, they not only achieve their academic potential but become well-rounded individuals, highly equipped to make a difference in the world.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br>The <strong>Instructional Specialist</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 the implementation of 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 (1FTE) will be full-time, and permanent. Your promotional role will entail 0.4FTE release time and will be to model classroom practitioner excellence, improve learning outcomes and bring about change in the instruction of teachers 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></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.&nbsp;<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>, base salary ranges from $85,000 to $122,100, plus $28,476 Coordinator allowance. Salary calculated on averaged conditions. Work during school-term only. Not required to work in school holidays</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.&nbsp;<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><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>