<p>A permanent full time position commencing 27 January 2021.</p> <p>As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Teaching and Learning shares responsibility for leadership of the vision, mission and strategic priorities and contributes to the life and management of the school. The Director of Learning and Teaching is delegated responsibility by the Principal for the coordination and supervision of the school’s overall curriculum. The role involves working with KLA Coordinators and the Pastoral Team to ensure quality pedagogy, and the school as a professional learning community, to enhance outcomes for students. The Diocesan Learning and Teaching and Middle Leaders frameworks inform this role.&nbsp;</p> <p>ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA</p> <p>The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Has a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church, and specifically, the Benedictine culture of the College.</li> <li>Demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence and a sound knowledge of contemporary approaches to pedagogy including the nature of assessment and differentiated learning.</li> <li>Builds a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data.</li> <li>Displays an ability to lead learning and foster innovation and creativity in a collaborative environment.</li> <li>Has a comprehensive understanding of NESA requirements and a proven ability to implement effective teaching programs.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of requirements of all courses within all KLAs.</li> </ul> <p>The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:</p> <ul> <li>Well-developed interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Well-developed oral and written communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills.</li> </ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Level C Accreditation aligned in accordance with to ‘Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong’ &nbsp;policy or a commitment to gain within the first contractual period.</p> <p>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</p> <p>This role is classified as a child related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed prior to your commencement with us.</p> <p>POSITION APPLICATION</p> <p>Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).</p> <p>To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. A copy of the Role Description is available on request from the College.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 26 August 2020 at 3.30pm</strong></p>