<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Braddon, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time, Fixed-term</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp; ACT Coordinator (1.0) - $130,338 + Superannuation&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;January, 2022</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Thursday 23 September, 2021&nbsp;</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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. Merici College is an IB World School, authorized to offer the Diploma Program (Years 11-12) and in the process of candidacy for the Middle Years Program (Year 7-10).</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">We are currently seeking a <strong>Pastoral / House Coordinator</strong>&nbsp;to join our inclusive and collaborative School community.&nbsp;This position is responsible to the Deputy Principal Development for the leadership of a House and, as a Middle Leader, shares responsibility for promoting the Catholic Ethos of the College and ensuring the pastoral welfare of staff and students. <br><br>The Pastoral / House Coordinator, having an essential leadership position in the College, is an exemplary teacher who leads innovation to enhance personal and learning outcomes for all students and works with the Leadership Team and Pastoral teams to develop and implement whole school goals.<br></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A strong commitment to Catholic education and the promotion of the mission of the Catholic Church;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong professional experience in his/her teaching area/s in particularly in the junior and also senior curriculum development, assessment and reporting; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The ability to translate high level curriculum planning skills into exciting and stimulating lessons, creating, selecting and using a wide range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning, expand learning opportunities and content knowledge for all students; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The passion and expertise to work individually and collaboratively with students and staff, to maximise the wellbeing and learning outcomes for each individual student, ensuring programs and teaching strategies are differentiated for the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities, including those with a disability; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proven skills in working collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues both in planning events and in team teaching situations. This includes the ability to develop and support innovative classroom teachers who are committed to the school’s philosophy of Powerful Learning, growth mindset and brain-based learning; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to facilitate productive and caring relationships with students and staff and to demonstrate responsiveness in all communications with parents/carers about their children’s learning and well-being; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An ability to work collegially and collaboratively as part of the Leadership and Management Teams, and with the Executive, to plan and implement whole school goals and to effect change; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Knowledge of the AITSL standards and coaching ability to mentor early career teacher from Graduate to Proficient and encouraging staff to apply for Highly Accomplished and Lead </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and to targeted and collaborative professional learning; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Appropriate qualifications and successful experience as a Coordinator, including Accreditation A, B and C (working towards if not already completed).</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><br><br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Please note that this full-time position is for an initial two-year period with an opportunity for further extensions. Two further extensions (each of four years) will be offered based on performance outcomes. The position will be underpinned by a permanent (ongoing) teaching position within Catholic Education.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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; font-size: 12pt">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; font-size: 12pt">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; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School please visit our <a href="https://www.merici.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Lauren Frankham on 02 6243 4100 or via email <a href="mailto:Lauren.Frankham@merici.act.edu.au">Lauren.Frankham@merici.act.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 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/497889/pastoral-house-coordinator-merici-college-braddon-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>