<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Braddon, ACT</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time<br><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Permanent</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary:</strong>&nbsp;ACT Coordinator (1.0) $137,133 + Superannuation&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;January 2024</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Friday 15 September 2023&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Merici College is an all girls' 7-12 Catholic College committed to excellence in the education of girls, striving to assist all students to develop their potential academically, spiritually, culturally, physically and socially through innovative programs. and is an authorised International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School, offering the Middle Years Program, Diploma Program, Australian Curriculum and Board of Senior School Studies courses. Merici College and IB World Schools share a common philosophy - A commitment to the high-quality, challenging, international education of the whole person by growing the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional capacities of young women that we believe is important for our students.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator is responsible for leading the MYP implementation, administration and assessment and is directly responsible to the Head of IB for the pedagogical leadership of the MYP and achievement and evaluation of College goals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The MYP Coordinator, having a pedagogical leadership position in the College, is an exemplary teacher who leads innovation to enhance learning outcomes for all students involved with the IB MYP and work with the Leadership Team and Middle Managers teams to develop and implement whole school goals.<em><br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">A strong interest and/or expertise in developing the MYP programme&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Strong belief in the importance of the IB MYP, with the objective of educating the whole person</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Strong organisational skills&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Effective interpersonal and communication skills&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Demonstrated understanding (or willingness to learn) of the MYP</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">An understanding of how the MYP fits with the wider IB continuum and philosophy and activities at Merici College.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"><em style="font-size: 11pt">Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br></em><em><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For further information about the School please visit our <a href="https://www.merici.act.edu.au/">website</a><span>.</span> Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4100 or via email <a href="mailto:nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au">nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/501751/international-baccalaureate-middle-years-programme-coordinator-merici-college-braddon-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>