<p><strong>Permanent Full-time</strong></p><p><strong><u>About Us</u></strong></p><p>Edmund Rice College is an Independent Catholic secondary boys&#39; school (Years 7 - 12), centrally located in the heart of the Illawarra and within walking distance of the University of Wollongong. One of over 50 schools across Australia in the Edmund Rice Education Australia network, the College is located on 9 magnificent hectares in Mt Keira. The College is a regional comprehensive school for boys drawing students from all regions of the Illawarra. The College offers substantial modern facilities set in a picturesque setting. With a broad curriculum and an extensive extracurricular program, Edmund Rice College caters for interests, skills and abilities across a wide spectrum in a contemporary technologically rich educational setting. Strongly inclusive, the College prides itself on its diversity as it welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures.</p><p>For further information about Edmund Rice College, please visit our website - www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au</p><p><strong><u>The Role</u></strong></p><p>Edmund Rice College is seeking to appoint a permanent full-time suitably qualified and highly experienced Director of Learning &amp; Teaching to join the College Leadership Team (CLT) in 2025.</p><p>Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the Director of Learning &amp; Teaching is integral in the development and improvement of academic programs and classroom pedagogies in the College. The Director of Learning &amp; Teaching monitors and evaluates improvement in the quality of learning and teaching in the College, working collaboratively in regards to specific directions in pedagogy and curriculum pertaining to secondary education, consistent with the overall vision for teaching and learning at the College.</p><p>This role will work collaboratively and support a range of internal and external stakeholders within the Edmund Rice College community, ensuring careful stewardship of the College’s resources.</p><p>This position requires flexibility in working hours and will require work at times, outside of school hours to ensure the effective operation of the College.</p><p><strong><u>About You</u></strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be a highly experienced operator in leading the development and improvement of academic programs and classroom pedagogies on behalf of the College.</p><p>To be considered for this position, you must be a highly dedicated professional who meets the following criteria:</p><ul><li>An education degree from an approved and recognised tertiary institution</li><li>Post-graduate qualifications in a curriculum area or educational leadership is desirable</li><li>An understanding of contemporary pedagogies that engage boys in their learning</li><li>Experience in school information systems (SIS) would be an advantage</li><li>Be accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Proven organisational skills, including multi-tasking and meeting deadlines</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to demonstrate flexibility, whilst supporting multiple stakeholders</li><li>High level of expertise in computer applications, particularly Google platforms</li><li>High ethical standards, confidentiality and integrity</li><li>Commitment to the Edmund Rice values and ethos of the College</li><li>Willingness to support the Catholic ethos and learning culture of the College</li><li>Possess a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)</li><li>A commitment to the child safeguarding principles</li></ul><p>For further information about the role, please refer to the attached position description.</p><p><strong><u>The Process</u></strong></p><p>Applications (including CV and covering letter) to be submitted through <a href="https://www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au/our-college/employment/" rel="nofollow">www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au</a> by 6 November 2024.</p><p>The appointment of a successful candidate is conditional and based on the successful completion of all pre-employment screening, including child-related employment and reference checks.</p>