<p><strong>Location:</strong> Harrison, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $145,189&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Negotiable&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55 pm, Sunday 20 October 2024&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Mother Teresa&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Welcome to Mother Teresa School, a thriving Catholic learning community where we inspire our students to care, dream, innovate, and achieve! Serving children aged 4 to 12, our school is equipped with modern learning spaces that promote collaboration and creativity. These dynamic break-out areas enable teachers to employ contemporary teaching strategies, fostering both independent and group learning.</p><p>We place a strong emphasis on student mental health, offering a variety of programs designed to support well-being and resilience. Our learning approach ensures that students are actively engaged in their learning, complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities such as robotics, chess, choir, and public speaking. The performing arts shine brightly at Mother Teresa School, with every year level participating in public performances throughout the school year.</p><p>At Mother Teresa School, we invite you to be part of a community that empowers every child to thrive in a caring and inspiring atmosphere!</p><p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Step into the rewarding role of Diverse Learning Coordinator at Mother Teresa School, where you’ll play a crucial part in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. As a leader in our dynamic community, you will collaborate with teachers, families, and specialists to develop tailored educational programs that empower every learner, ensuring their unique strengths and needs are met. Your expertise will enhance our learning approach, promoting student engagement and academic success.&nbsp;Join us at Mother Teresa School, where your passion for diversity and inclusion will transform the educational experience, empowering students to flourish in a nurturing and dynamic environment that celebrates their unique journeys!</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst&nbsp;</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Oversee the development of a dynamic curriculum in line with national and state requirements, and whole school goals.</li><li>Work with staff to incorporate new developments in teaching and learning.</li><li>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.</li><li>Develop an individual professional learning plan and participate in appropriate professional development activities.</li><li>Develop effective and appropriate relationships with and between members of the community – students, staff and parents.</li><li>Provide prompt and timely follow-up with parents, students and other staff on issues that emerge for each student and ensure that Diverse Learning staff also communicate in a timely fashion with stakeholders.</li><li>Work with and support classroom teachers, enabling them to respond appropriately to individual circumstances and situations.</li><li>Work with relevant staff and other members of the community, to manage processes for example, staff and student allocations, excursions, and the purchase of resources.</li><li>Ensure effective administrative processes, including holding productive meetings, and maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Take responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and/or Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.</li><li>Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ol><li>A comprehensive understanding of Catalyst initiatives and High Impact Teaching Practices and the need to provide appropriate support and feedback to teaching staff.</li><li>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.</li><li>Demonstrated capability to coordinate a teaching team effectively, to supervise staff, to promote their own and various staff professional development and to work with the staff to effect change.</li><li>Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills. &nbsp;This includes high-level mediation and conflict resolution skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to build community.</li><li>The ability to exercise sound judgment, including dealing with confidential matters.</li></ol><p><i>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.</i></p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://motherteresa.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Carmel Maguire&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6241 5604 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au">carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503755/diverse-learning-coordinator-mother-teresa-school-harrison-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>