Leader of Learning English - St Clare's College - Griffith ACT

St Clare's College (Griffith) (see more jobs from this school)

Griffith, ACT 


Curriculum / Learning

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 April 2024


St Clare’s College is a spirited learning community with an outstanding history of educating and empowering young women for more than fifty years. Come and join our inclusive and caring community, where learning is valued, and students are given every opportunity to grow and develop into confident, informed, and articulate young women, ready to take their place in the wider community beyond school.

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Griffith, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Full-Time<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$137,133 plus superannuation</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55 pm, Sunday 28 April 2024</span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span>About Us</span>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About St Clare'</strong>s</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">St Clare’s College is a spirited learning community with an outstanding history of educating and empowering young women for more than fifty years. Come and join our inclusive and caring community, where learning is valued, and students are given every opportunity to grow and develop into confident, informed, and articulate young women, ready to take their place in the wider community beyond school.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are currently looking for a <strong>Leader of Learning English</strong> to join our inclusive and welcoming community. The role includes a substantive teaching position, with the coordinator required to teach their own class and undertake the normal duties of a teacher.</span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span>Benefits and Opportunities</span>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </div> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>A positive and collaborative workplace culture</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Support for professional development and study opportunities</span>&nbsp;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrate a sound understanding of and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate effectively in both written and verbal format;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work collaboratively as a member of a team and effectively facilitate group interaction;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Effectively plan, prioritise, coordinate, and, if necessary, delegate multiple tasks in a timely manner;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Use highly developed problem-solving skills and demonstrate emotional maturity;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain confidentiality and manage challenging situations with composure and diplomacy;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be a highly competent classroom teacher whose practices reflect current pedagogy and employ a broad range of teaching strategies and learning technologies.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Please refer to the Position Description for an in-depth detail regarding the criteria and skillset required.<br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="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-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-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-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://stcc.act.edu.au/">website.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Ann Cleary on 02 6260 9400 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ann.cleary@stcc.act.edu.au">ann.cleary@stcc.act.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<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/502981/leader-of-learning-english-st-clares-college-griffith-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>