<p>Gilroy Catholic College is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate Literacy Coach to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Our curriculum is rich and diverse and we offer learning spaces designed for the 21st century learner. You will work alongside a passionate and supportive team committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for each student. More specifically you will:</p> <p>- apply your extensive pedagogical knowledge and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.</p> <p>- differentiate learning to cater for individual student needs in order to maximise student learning.</p> <p>- utilise your sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback to shape and mentor student's learning experiences.</p> <p>- work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.</p> <p><strong>Selection criteria:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of CEDP along with:</p> <p>- an ability to teach detailed intervention program</p> <p>- an ability to teach R3 program, Reading Support and Minimum Standards Report</p> <p>- an ability to work with small literacy groups</p> <p>- experience teaching Years 7-12 English</p> <p>- an ability to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm;jsessionid=FE73FBDC0808E57D5E3263D78EEB6D26">The Organisation</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being leaders in quality, faith-based education and an Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion quality education and lead the way in innovation and inspiring the future. We also offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, flexible work, wellbeing programs and professional development.</p> <p dir="ltr">We are part of Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/">here.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.</p> <p>All applications are to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three (3) current professional referees. If applicants are currently working in a school the Principal must be one of the referees.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please include your University accreditation, registration details with the CEDP and NESA. To apply for classification with CEDP, please click <a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm;jsessionid=FE73FBDC0808E57D5E3263D78EEB6D26">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.&nbsp; To find out more about CEDP go to <a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/">https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/</a>&nbsp; or follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-office-parramatta/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true">LinkedIn.</a></p>