TAS Coordinator (Level 2)
Teaching Subject:
TAS
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 9 December 2024
Bellfield College have a future focused mindset and maintain a positive and effective learning environment through well-prepared and varied lessons, which cater to the range of student abilities and interests.
<p><strong>About the College</strong></p><p>Bellfield College is a Kindergarten to Year 12 Independent Co-educational school, in Southwestern Sydney, educating young Australians in a nurturing and affirming community. The College promotes the pursuit of academic excellence and social responsibility and aspires to develop people of faith with high moral standards and integrity.</p><p>Bellfield College endeavours to foster the intellectual, spiritual and emotional needs of each student and has adopted a family centered approach toward education and a commitment toward supporting each student and every family in their endeavours to strive to live out the values of the College in an Australian local and global context.</p><p>We are seeking a dedicated and passionate TAS Coordinator to join our team in term 1, 2025. This is a full-time position commencing on Monday, 13th January 2025. Generous remuneration above the published 2021 MEA rates.</p><p>The successful applicant will receive a coordinator 2 allowance, as outlined in the Independent Schools NSW Teachers (Hybrid Model) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021 for the co-ordination of the TAS programme of work. </p><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong> </p><p>The successful applicant must be able to provide evidence to support the following criteria:</p><ul><li>The ability and qualifications to teach and lead the TAS faculty</li><li>Provide academic and pastoral care leadership to ensure that all students excel</li><li>Assess the teaching and learning programs of the TAS faculty</li><li>Integrate technology into all key learning areas</li><li>Manage items on the curriculum timeline</li><li>Manage the academic requirements of the National Curriculum to assist faculty teachers to discern the outcomes for student understanding and the direction needed for student inquiry into those outcomes </li><li>Ensure all faculty teachers scrutinise the outcomes of the National Curriculum as a basis for identifying the most effective learning strategies needed to provide evidence of students' understanding and their ability to apply the learning identified by the National Curriculum</li><li>Assist teachers to identify learning tasks and to select and develop relevant rubrics. Identify trends in ICT software, curriculum, teaching strategies and new resources. Responsible for WHS and Curriculum compliance of the TAS faculty</li><li>Create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students </li><li>Evidence of leadership of educational innovation and development of curriculum and assessment</li><li>A track record of success in building and leading effective teams within faculty/stage departments. Demonstrated critical analysis and problem-solving skills, experience and commitment to collaborative leadership within a team environment</li><li> Excellent knowledge and understanding of the integration of technology in the delivery of learning </li><li>Demonstrated good team leadership skills: including approachability; listening skills; conflict resolution; exercising sound judgement; and showing initiative</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet prescribed deadlines and concurrently manage a number of competing tasks</li><li>Sound knowledge and understanding of WHS policies and procedures related to coordinating a TAS department.</li><li>Demonstrated excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and oral)</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>The successful applicant would be a teacher with teaching experience and qualifications suitable for such a leadership role. It is a diverse role involving supervision of teachers of TAS in a range of TAS subjects such as Textiles and Design, Food Technology, Design and Technology, Engineering Studies, VET courses, Multi-media, Industrial Technology, integrating STEM and Mandatory Technology, Visual Arts, Visual Design and Music. The faculty subjects may be subject to operational changes, and NESA courses. </li></ul><p><strong>Applications should include:</strong></p><ul><li>Cover application letter</li><li>Resume outlining teaching, leadership and other experience relevant to the position</li><li>Written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in a maximum of 2-3 pages</li></ul><p><strong>What next?</strong></p><p>If you’d like to express interest, send through a full resume and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability to the role directly to Head of Senior School, Mouina Ramadan <a href="mailto:mouina.ramadan@bellfield.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">mouina.ramadan@bellfield.nsw.edu.au</a> and HR at <a href="mailto:amy.carrigg@bellfield.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">amy.carrigg@bellfield.nsw.edu.au</a> </p><p><strong>Applications Close: Monday, 9th December 2024. </strong>(Interviews may commence prior to closing date)</p><p><i>Bellfield College is committed to providing equal opportunity and supporting our communities by providing opportunities to grow and make a real difference. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.</i></p><p><i>Bellfield cares about keeping children and young people safe. Protecting and promoting the emotional, physical, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of children, young people, and employees, is central to all aspects of the operations and culture of Bellfield College.</i></p>