<p><strong>Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley</strong> <br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025 <br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Friday, 15 November 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>Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley</strong>'s dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About Our School</strong><br /><br />Our school's pedagogy reflects the overarching principles and approach to learning outlined in the Sydney Catholic Schools' Statement on Authentic Learning. By connecting to the real world of students' lives, authentic learning enables students to become lifelong learners who contribute to society and the wider world as active and discerning citizens.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Mary MacKillop Catholic College</strong> is an all-girls secondary school that consistently attains high academic excellence. This is achieved through a personalised, yet dynamic approach to learning which caters to each young woman's needs, passions and aspirations.</p> <p dir="ltr">Applications are invited from dynamic educators for the position of <strong>Social Justice Coordinator.</strong> The preferred candidate will be enthusiastic, keen to engage and inspire our students, and able to deliver a curriculum that caters to students with different learning styles.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Position Highlights</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The successful applicant will join the school, which focuses on providing quality Catholic education and maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant, and holistic curriculum that is student-centred, flexible, and challenging.</p> <p dir="ltr">This full-time, permanent role is scheduled to commence on Friday, 31 January 2025<strong>. </strong>The Social Justice Coordinator is a 1-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years. However, your classroom teaching position (1FTE) will be full-time and permanent.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /><br />In joining<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</span></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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>remuneration package valued at up to $136,142. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $122,100</li> <li>an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary</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 dir="ltr"><strong>About you</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">As a<strong> Social Justice Coordinator</strong>, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high-quality, collaborative and engaging approaches to social justice.</p> <p dir="ltr">To excel in this role, you will be able to:</p> <ul> <li>commit to the practice of the Catholic Faith, with a well-developed understanding of the evangelising and catechising mission of the Catholic Church</li> <li>create a faith community that brings the Gospel and teachings of the Catholic Church to all the students, families and staff</li> <li>demonstrate experience and skills in engaging young people into the diverse works of the Catholic Church</li> <li>commit to participate in and contribute to formation programs facilitated by Sydney Catholic Schools</li> <li>show highly developed interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>demonstrate group and teamwork facilitation skills</li> <li>foster and strengthen relationships between the school and parish communities</li> <li>demonstrate excellent time management, organisational and administrative skills.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">As a member of the school's Religious Education team, the <strong>Social Justice Coordinator</strong> will play a key role in supporting the Religious Education Coordinator in developing and implementing social justice programs across the school, promoting initiatives, and building a thriving Catholic community. This position requires an outstanding educator with a well-developed capacity to advance the social justice mission of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.</p> <p dir="ltr">To be a successful candidate you need to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching</li> <li>experience in social work, social justice, social welfare and/or education</li> <li>excellent interpersonal/communication skills</li> <li>skills in enabling and empowering others</li> <li>ability to collaborate and network with like-minded agencies</li> <li>strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>time management skills</li> <li>an independent work ethic with the ability to work constructively in a team environment</li> <li>ability to develop and monitor program plans and budget</li> <li>a demonstrated personal commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and a passion for social justice.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</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"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</span></a>.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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 and parish priest.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">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).</p> <p dir="ltr"><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"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p dir="ltr"><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.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em><br /> </p>