<p>Oran Park Anglican College is a vibrant learning community in one of the fastest growing areas of Southwest Sydney. Catering for over 1000 students Prep – Year 12 in modern purpose-built facilities the College has established its reputation as providing a respectful, joyous and collaborative learning environment with strong pastoral support. We value academic rigour, comprehensive and inclusive pastoral care, service-learning opportunities, thriving sporting programs and excellence in the creative and performing arts. </p><p>In a recent School Review the College was described as a “positive, joyful community where the care of students was paramount”. </p><p>The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic educator with passion and experience in supporting gifted and talented and highly capable students to join our Senior School team. </p><h4>Position Summary </h4><p>The Enrichment Coordinator will promote and develop a challenging learning environment for gifted and talented students, thereby maximising educational options for this group of students. They will assist to identify and assess the needs of students providing support and guidance to enhance their educational goals. The Enrichment Coordinator will work alongside teaching staff to develop quality enrichment programs for our highly capable students, so they may achieve their personal best. In addition classroom teaching will be a requirement of the role in line with operational needs of the College. </p><p><b>Reports to</b>: Head of Diverse Learning </p><p><b>Status and Hours</b>: Full Time, Permanent position </p><p><b>Full Time Equivalent (FTE)</b>: 1.0 </p><p><b>Positions who report to this role</b>: Future Senior School Enrichment teacher and support staff </p><p><b>Commencement Date</b>: Term 1 2023 </p><h4>Professional and Personal Attributes </h4><p>The Enrichment Coordinator must have the capacity to build effective relationships with students, staff and parents to enhance student wellbeing and outcomes. Essential personal and professional attributes for this role include; </p><ul><li>A committed Christian and an active member of a church.</li><li>Demonstrated high level of understanding of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the capacity to provide leadership in the alignment of these areas. </li><li>Demonstrated outstanding classroom teaching skills and the capacity to coach and support colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning. </li><li>A champion of Universal Design for Learning as an effective pedagogy to remove any barriers to learning and give all students equal opportunities to succeed. </li><li>An understanding of and commitment to student wellbeing within a restorative practices’ framework. </li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated capacity to lead, inspire and mentor teachers and support staff with a range of experience, identifying and drawing on their strengths for the benefit of the team and College. </li><li>An ability to build collaborative teaching and support teams with a solution focussed mindset.</li><li>A commitment to ongoing professional learning. </li><li>Well-developed written, oral and organisational skills.</li><li>A desire and commitment to be involved in co-curricular activities.</li></ul><h4>Desirable Criteria </h4><ul><li>Professional development and/or post graduate qualifications in teaching and supporting highly capable learners eg. UNSW Mini-COGE </li></ul><h4>Additional Information </h4><p><b>References</b>: Provide three (3) referees one of whom should be the Minister of the Christian community you serve within, who can support your application. </p><p><b>Salary</b>: In accordance with the Independent Schools NSW/ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021 </p><p><b>Child Safety</b>: Oran Park Anglican College is committed to child safety. All members of staff are required to comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the College’s Child Safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do. As such, all members of staff are expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the College’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. </p><p><b>WHS</b>: Oran Park Anglican College acknowledges that the health, safety and wellbeing of people and the provision of a safe working and learning environment are central to the values of the College. All members of staff undertake annual WHS training. </p><h4>The Application Process </h4><p>Applicants are required to: </p><ul><li>Complete the “Application for employment – Teaching” form (found under the Employment tab on our website) </li><li>Provide a 1-2 page cover letter which details your experience and demonstrates your ability to meet the essential criteria for this position, including a statement of personal Christian faith. </li><li>Curriculum Vitae of no more than 4 pages </li></ul><p>Please forward your application marked “Private and Confidential” to: </p><p>Mrs Naomi Wilkins<br />Principal<br />Oran Park Anglican College</p><p>Email employment&#64;opac.nsw.edu.au – one PDF document </p><p>Website www.opac.nsw.edu.au </p><p>Interviewing and appointment may occur prior to closing date<br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>