<p>The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full time Education Officer - Literacy position based at the Marian Centre, Catholic Education Office, Wollongong commencing 28 January 2022.</p> <p>As a member of the School Improvement Services Primary Team, this position requires significant experience in curriculum and the capacity to support primary schools in Commonwealth, State and Diocesan initiatives. The role will support schools in the area of Literacy, to assist schools in implementing Collaborative Leadership Improvement Learning (CLIL) and in addressing the Mission Dimensions of the Strategic Direction document “Lighting the Way” through the implementation of the School Improvement Framework.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA</p> <p>Applicants will need to provide evidence of:</p> <ul> <li>A deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of a Catholic school within the broader evangelising mission of the Catholic Church.</li> <li>Their capacity to support the Principals, Leadership Teams and Instructional Coaches in identifying needs and to strategically co- design and co-facilitate Professional Learning in Literacy.</li> <li>Successful experience as an effective classroom practitioner. Knowledge and experience in the use of learning technologies.</li> <li>Knowledge and use of the Learning Progressions.</li> </ul> <p>DESIRABLE</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Knowledge&nbsp;of CLIL and the use of the&nbsp;Assessment and Instruction Framework</li> </ul> <p>The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:</p> <ul type="disc"> <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> <li>A commitment to ongoing professional learning relevant to this position.</li> </ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Appropriate qualifications for teaching Primary K–6.</li> <li>Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.</li> <li>The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.</li> </ul> <p>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</p> <p>This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.</p> <p>Applicants must be able to comply with any NSW&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Orders&nbsp;pertaining to Education that are in place as of the commencement date of this position. Please refer to the NSW&nbsp;Health&nbsp;website/Public Health Orders and Restrictions for further information.&nbsp;</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 confidentially discuss your application contact Kay Blundell, Senior Professional Officer - School Improvement Services - Primary, on (02) 4253 0980.</p> <p>To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</p> <p><em>The Catholic Education Office is an agency of the Church called to stewardship and service in support of the System of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong. Through partnerships with clergy, parents, staff, school leaders and students it contributes to strengthening the Communion of the Church.</em></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 8 December 2021 at 5pm</strong></p>