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SENIOR CURRICULUM OFFICER, LANGUAGES
NSW Education Standards Authority
Sydney, NSW
Curriculum / Learning
Teaching Subject: Arabic , Armenian , Auslan , Australian Languages , Bosnian , Croatian , Dutch , Chinese , Latin , Classical Greek , Filipino , French , German , Hebrew , Hindi , Hungarian , Indonesian , Italian , Japanese , Khmer , Korean , Macedonian , Malay , Maltese , Modern Greek , Persian , Polish , Portuguese , Punjabi , Romanian , Russian , Serbian , Sinhala , Spanish , Swedish , Tamil , Turkish , Ukranian , Vietnamese , Yiddish
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 3 February 2019
We are looking for a Senior Curriculum Officer, Languages to be responsible for providing curriculum, planning, programming and assessment development, support and advice in the Languages learning area from Kindergarten to Year 12.
<p>The NSW Education Standards Authority ('NESA') was formally established on 1 January 2017 to improve quality teaching and student learning across all schools and school sectors. It is responsible for the curriculum, assessment, teacher accreditation and regulatory standards in NSW schools, and accreditation of early childhood teachers.</p><p> We are looking for a Senior Curriculum Officer, Languages to be responsible for providing curriculum, planning, programming and assessment development, support and advice in the Languages learning area from Kindergarten to Year 12.</p><p>To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your immediate proficiency in the focus capabilities as highlighted in the Role Description. All the capabilities listed in the role description will be assessed at different stages of the recruitment process. This assessment will determine your suitability for appointment and may assist in identifying any learning and development needs for you to reach your full potential in the role.</p><p>NESA is committed to a workplace culture that is respectful and inclusive, valuing the diverse perspectives that our people bring from their homes and communities. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultures and people with disability.</p><p>NESA will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you will require this, please email <a href="mailto:pac@nesa.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">pac@nesa.nsw.edu.au</a> listing the job title, your full name and preferred means of communication.</p><p><strong>Applying for the role:</strong></p><p>To apply for this role you need to submit an application online via <a href="http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au" rel="nofollow">www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au</a> </p><p>The application and selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For the initial application process you should submit a cover letter (1 page), resume (up to 5 pages), address any essential requirements noted above, and include a short statement in response to two pre-screening questions. </p><p><strong>Pre-screening Question:</strong></p><p>Answer the two pre-screening questions below - we are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in this focus capability. Answer with concrete examples and in no more than 300 words per question. Briefly describe the context of the situation(s), the actions that you took, the outcome of your efforts and what you learned from the experience.</p><p><strong>Q1:</strong> Describe a recent situation where it was important for you to identify, understand and consider the needs and perspectives of others. How did this influence the outcome of the situation? What strategies did you use to consider and address different perspectives and communicate with those involved? What was the outcome?<br /></p><p><strong>Q2:</strong> Outline a project that you have managed recently in your workplace. What processes did you implement to meet milestones and timelines? How did you work collaboratively with others to deliver the project? What strategies did you implement to communicate with those involved and ensure the success of the project? What you did learn from the experience?</p><p>Under employment legislation all current and new Public Service non-executive employees are employed at a classification level and assigned to a role rather than appointed to a position. Employees may be re-assigned to other roles at the same classification over time, in line with organisation priorities and/or personal development plans.</p><p>Consistent with the entitlements of public sector applicants, NESA is prepared to negotiate bilateral agreements with current employers of successful non-government school applicants to facilitate right of return and recognition of service while employed by NESA.</p><p>Work Type: Full Time, Temporary (up to 1 year)</p><p>Closing Date: 3.02.2019 at 11.59pm<br /></p>
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NSW Education Standards Authority
Sydney, NSW
www.educationstandards.nsw.gov.au
Affiliation: Government
Teaching Level: Not applicable
The NSW Education Standards Authority (‘NESA’) was formally established on 1 January 2017 to improve quality teaching and student learning across all schools and school sectors. It is responsible for the curriculum, assessment, teacher accreditation and regulatory standards in NSW schools, and accreditation of early childhood teachers.