<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 11 November 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary (up to 3-years)<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br> Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At SCS, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary plus superannuation</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>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> This exciting opportunity will lead the strategic development of STEM education across Sydney Catholic Schools. The role focuses on enhancing teacher capability, delivering high-impact teaching and learning initiatives, and creating innovative enrichment and extension pathways that foster student engagement, achievement and excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.&nbsp;<br><br> Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>collaborating with the Curriculum and Innovation team to research, design and implement high-impact, evidence-based practices in STEM</li> <li>leading a system-wide approach to STEM student talent development, creating pathways that extend student potential and achievement</li> <li>designing, implementing and evaluating system-wide STEM enrichment and extension initiatives for students across K-12</li> <li>coordinating student participation in STEM competitions, challenges, exhibitions and other external enrichment opportunities</li> <li>developing innovative opportunities for students to engage in advanced STEM learning and collaborative experiences</li> <li>building strategic partnerships with universities, industry and STEM organisations to enhance student learning, pathways and career connections</li> <li>supporting schools to identify, nurture and extend students with demonstrated talent, potential or strong interest in STEM</li> <li>establishing K-12 STEM pathways that progressively develop student capability and participation in advanced learning opportunities</li> <li>showcasing and celebrating student achievement, innovation and excellence in STEM across SCS</li> <li>fostering networks of STEM teachers and school leaders to share expertise, opportunities and effective practices</li> <li>monitoring student participation and outcomes to improve continuous improvement of STEM talent-development initiatives</li> <li>developing and leading professional learning for STEM teachers and leaders that builds their capacity to recognise, nurture and extend student talent in STEM</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, the following is required:</p> <ul> <li>a NESA recognised tertiary qualification in education or teaching</li> <li>demonstrated practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li> <li>a deep knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and syllabus requirements of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering Studies</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>demonstrated ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts</li> <li>a willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>a postgraduate degree in Education or another discipline</li> <li>five years of middle leadership experience in a school</li> <li>experience teaching in one or more of the following learning areas: Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering Studies</li> <li>a current driver's license and access to a car</li> <li>knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems</li> <li>a practising Catholic with demonstrated commitment to the teachings of the Church and active engagement in a Catholic faith community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<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).&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<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>