St Augustine's College, Parramatta Park Curriculum Leader - eLearning Full Time Permanent Teacher Position Fixed Term Middle Leader Position (3 Years) 30 Hours Per Week Commencing: 18 January 2021 Applications Close: 5pm, Wednesday 9 September 2020 Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position. Intending applicants must: o Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education; o Be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation; o Be registered or be eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers. Catholic Education Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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St Augustine's College, Parramatta Park
Curriculum Leader - eLearning
Full Time Permanent Teacher Position Fixed Term Middle Leader Position (3 Years)
30 Hours Per WeekCommencing: 18 January 2021
Applications Close: 5pm, Wednesday 9 September 2020
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position.
Intending applicants must:
o Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education;o Be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation;o Be registered or be eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers.
Catholic Education Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Complete the attached Employment Application Form. Please notify your referees that you are applying forthis position and ensure you have their consent to nominate them. It is the Applicant’s responsibility toensure all referee information provided is accurate and contact details are correct. A referee from yourcurrent or most recent line manager must be included.
2. Covering Letter (Maximum 2 Pages)
Provide a covering letter outlining your experience and reason for applying for this position.
3. CV/Resume (Maximum 2 Pages)
Provide a CV/Resume which includes:
Education
Employment history (position, organisation, employment dates)
Professional memberships
Professional Development (any other courses you have completed or are currently enrolled in)
5.
Supporting Documentation
Provide supporting documentation which include:
Qualifications and academic transcripts
Practicum Reports (Graduate Teachers ONLY)
Registration:
o Working with Children Blue Card
o Queensland College of Teachers
o Professional Membership
Submit Application
Submit your application comprising of:
Employment Application Form
Covering Letter
CV/Resume
Supporting Documentation
You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application.
HOW TO APPLY
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documentation.
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Submit To: Mr Glen SeiversDirector of AdministrationSt Augustine's College
TEACHER APPLICANTS ONLY: HAVE YOU OBTAINED OR WORKING TOWARDS QUALIFICATIONS IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION?
REFEREES
In order to make an informed decision on your suitability for the position, Catholic Education will require to speak to referees that you nominate. A referee is a person that can provide us with detail in respect to your work ethic, safe guarding children, experience and competency. Please list two referees, including a line manager in your most recent position. For teaching positions, you must include a line manager in your most recent education position, eg Principal. A Church Representative/Religious or Clergy reference is defined as a Parish Priest, Bishop or member of a religious order. We reserve the right to request an additional referee if we believe a person has not been fully forthcoming.
If you are successful in securing an interview with Catholic Education, you will be required to complete an Employment Health Declaration. The purpose of this declaration is to ensure that you are fully able to perform the inherent requirements of the role (with reasonable adjustments if required) and that you are not placed in an environment or given tasks that would result in risks to your health or safety.
WORKING IN THE DIOCESE OF CAIRNS
The Catholic school system is an integral part of the Church. The Catholic Diocese of Cairns extends from Cardwell in the south, west to the Northern Territory border including the Atherton Tablelands, and north to gulf country, Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait Islands. With the exception of schools in Weipa, Cooktown and Thursday Island, all schools and colleges are within two hours driving time from Cairns.
Catholic Education Services is the Diocesan education office. Leadership and strategic management of the system of schools is the responsibility of the Executive Director of Catholic Education Services, who is the employer of all Catholic Education staff in the Diocese. Further information about Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is available from the website: www.cns.catholic.edu.au
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Any appointment to a teaching position with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is subject to the appointee demonstrating appropriate qualifications and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers Registration. Any appointment to a non-teaching position with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is subject to the appointee being eligible to apply for and obtaining a Working With Children Blue Card unless the appointee is a registered Health Practitioner performing within their professional area. For more information please visit www.bluecard.qld.gov.au.
Employment is conditional upon the appointee demonstrating eligibility of Working Rights in Australia.
Catholic Education has zero tolerance for abuse. All employees have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young persons that they are responsible for or come into contact with.
Employment is conditional upon the acceptance of the Statement of Principles for Employment in Catholic Education and for teaching position the attainment of Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School. To view the Statement of Principles, visit www.cns.catholic.edu.au and click on Employment / Agreements, Schedules & Awards.
EMPLOYMENT COLLECTION NOTICE
In submitting this application for employment you agree that you will not seek access to references provided by third parties or to confidential notes or reports made by us relating to your application for employment. We seek your agreement in this regard to ensure that referees are not inhibited from providing complete and accurate references as to your suitability for the position.
In applying for this position and submitting your application for employment you will be providing Catholic Education Services with personal information, for example your name, address and information contained in your resume. We will collect and record this information in order to assess your application. To view Catholic Education's Privacy Policy, visit www.cns.catholic.edu.au and click on About/Privacy. Your records will be kept on file for a three-month period only pending your employment within the Diocese.
DECLARATION
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I agree to the conditions of the Employment Collection Notice. I understand that I have a duty to disclose sufficient information to enable a prospective employer to make a properly informed decision about my employment. I declare that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct at the time of submission. I have read, understood and accept that the Statement of Principles referred to above are contractual obligations underpinning employment with Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns.
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Position Description: Curriculum Leader Revised: August 2020 1
As a Catholic College for boys in the Marist tradition, the Gospel is at the heart of all we do. Everyday moments of prayer, reflection and peacefulness in the light of the Gospel, have a formative influence on the culture of our College. We consciously seek to adopt St Marcellin Champagnat’s vision that “to educate young people, you must love them, and love them all equally”. It is from this vision together with the pillars of the Marist Charism: Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and In the Way of Mary that our distinct characteristics are shaped. We aim to be close to the most vulnerable and accompany our students in their development as good Christians and good citizens.
The teacher at Saint Augustine’s College has an indispensable role to play in supporting and promoting the mission and goals of the College where faith and educational excellence are reconciled. It is important that teachers see themselves as being in cooperative partnership with parents and the Catholic Community and seek to support the Marist Charism in dynamic ways. The young people in our care should develop skills in building positive relationships based on those modelled by College staff. Teaching practices at St Augustine’s College are focused on the continual development and enrichment of the educational experiences and outcomes for all students as they develop into young men with ‘strong minds’ and ‘gentle hearts’.
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Principal Position Title: Curriculum Leader, Head of E-Learning Classification: Tier 2 Authorisation: Executive Director
COMMUNICATING WITH: Director of Studies
Teaching Staff Staff of St Augustine’s
1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The role of the Head of E-Learning is to support the mission of the College through leadership of e- learning, in the pursuit of excellence in curriculum and quality pedagogical practices. This involves the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of high quality and effective e-learning. These services seek to provide opportunities for the positive academic progression of all students and the coordinating of efforts of staff in students’ holistic growth. This includes:
• Proactively leading, developing and overseeing the strategic evolution of e-learning to
provide appropriate, contemporary teaching and learning resources • Leading the professional development of staff in the area of e-learning and research, by
facilitating opportunities for online and face to face professional learning to build professional capacity and efficacy at utilising emerging digital technologies
• Developing appropriate programs in line with national, state and local requirements • Ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels
CURRICULUM LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION DESCRIPTION CURRICULUM LEADER
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• Ensuring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate monitoring
• Recognising that curriculum change is an ongoing and necessary part of the routine practice of schools
• Being agents of change by using contextual expertise to generate improvements within the College community to better serve the needs of students
• The establishment of goals and approaches consistent with the strategic directions of the College’s annual plan
• Utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions • Developing appropriate partnerships within and outside of the College • Prudently administering available resources
2. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Faith Leadership
• Displaying a clear vision of and support for the Church, Diocese and College’s mission and its
underlying values and ethos • Giving personal witness to the Marist Charism in carrying out the day to day duties of the
position • Showing an empathy with young people and an ability to relate positively with them • Maintaining high ethical standards and support colleagues to interpret policies and exercise
sound judgement in all College and community contexts • Modelling Gospel values of justice, reconciliation and hope • Ensuring that College policy and practice nurtures respect for difference in all its forms
Community and Pastoral Leadership
• Building and maintaining positive and caring relationships among staff, students and parents • Engendering a sense of belonging in the College amongst staff, students and parents,
especially in promoting the College’s Learning Management System • Demonstrating responsiveness in all communications with parents/carers about their
children’s learning and well-being • Regularly communicating with stakeholders (students, parents, College personnel) to keep
informed of new technologies, to affirm student growth and to collaborate in addressing issues of concern
• Working proactively with colleagues to provide appropriate and contextually relevant opportunities for parents/carers to be involved in their children’s learning
• Contributing to the leadership of the College through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings
• Contributing to professional networks and associations and building productive links with the wider community to improve teaching and learning
• Communicating with staff, students and parents’ developments in e-learning, including educating members of the College community about protecting their privacy and controlling their digital footprint
POSITION DESCRIPTION CURRICULUM LEADER
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• Supporting colleagues with providing opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages
• Monitoring the holistic development of students through observing their academic, social, spiritual and physical well-being, and addressing areas of concern through appropriate interventions
3. CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP
• Preparing, in consultation with the Director of Studies, an annual strategic plan specific to e-
learning • Assisting in selecting, implementing, using, and evaluating any online learning system that
the College may adopt • Objectively interpreting syllabus and education policy when implementing changes and
engage in effective dialogue with stakeholders • Supporting colleagues to plan and implement learning, teaching and assessment programs
using contemporary knowledge and methodologies and understanding of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements
• Researching and analysing curriculum programs to determine areas of success and areas for improvement and potential to be redesigned / enhanced using ICT
• Initiating and taking responsibility for implementing current College and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements to ensure student well-being and safety
4. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Fostering a culture that promotes learning in line with the articulated learning framework of
the College with a focus on leading the overall coordination of e-learning and promotion of an e-learning culture
• Demonstrating exemplary teaching practice that makes effective and innovative use of learning technologies and makes content relevant and meaningful
• Modelling effective pedagogy and supporting colleagues to implement differentiated and inclusive strategies that engage and support all students
• Overseeing and engaging collaboratively to plan and evaluate the use of the College’s Learning Management System
• Supporting colleagues to select and apply effective teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking and to improve students’ literacy and numeracy achievement
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to use ICT to improve their teaching practice, with particular focus on the school wide implementation of College’s Learning Management System
• Cultivating a culture of academic excellence for all students by modelling and setting challenging learning goals
• Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
5. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Supervising teachers and support staff within the area of responsibility • Being involved in the induction of new teachers specifically with the College’s Learning
Management System
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• Engaging with staff to identify their technology needs and map individual and group pathways to address these
• Seeking opportunities for staff to explore new and emerging technologies • Keeping abreast of best practice in the area of student learning through on-going professional
reading and research, and provide for the professional learning of staff in line with these developments
• Supervising the quality of staff pedagogical practice through collegial support, advice, observation and facilitation of reflective response to issues especially in the use a wide range of resources, including Teams and OneNote, to engage students in their learning.
• Supporting colleagues to develop effective teaching strategies that involve the College’s Learning Management System
• Developing, modelling and sharing with colleagues a flexible repertoire of behaviour management strategies using expert knowledge and workplace experience
• Modelling teaching strategies through team teaching • Engaging in professional discourse with staff on an individual and group basis through
regular feedback • Working with colleagues to construct accurate, informative and timely reports to students
and parents/carers about student learning and achievement • Working with colleagues to use data from internal and external student assessments for
evaluating learning and teaching, identifying interventions and modifying teaching practice • Initiating and engaging in professional discussions with colleagues in a range of forums to
evaluate practice directed at improving professional knowledge and practice and the educational outcomes of students
• Professional activity through membership of professional associations and on-going professional development
• Supporting colleagues to review and interpret legislative, administrative, and organisational requirements, policies and processes
6. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
• Managing financial and material resources within the area of responsibility including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds
• Developing and maintaining a range of policies and practices related to e-learning and College’s Learning Management System
• Researching and reporting on new directions in ICT throughout all levels of the College community
• Establishing and maintaining a consensual and collaborative approach to decision making • Overseeing the maintenance of WHS regulations and risk assessment strategies relating to
activities and tasks within the area of responsibility • Other appropriate duties as required by the Principal.
7. GENUINE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Share in the Church as a professional within the school faith community o Support the Catholic ethos of our schools o Participate in worship and prayer in our schools o Develop in students an appreciation and acceptance of Catholic values through
teachings and by personal example, integrity and behaviour
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• Plan, prepare and implement for effective learning and teaching (Refer to National Professional Standards for Teachers, Number 1, 2, 3 & 5)
o Appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare teaching and learning programs which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students, and are consistent with relevant curriculum and policies
o Implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of technology, to establish a challenging learning environment to encourage students to work toward their full potential
• Create and maintain safe, supportive and caring environments (Refer to National Professional Standards for Teachers, Number 4)
o Communicate effectively with students including using appropriate interpersonal skills
o Plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a safe and supportive learning environment
• Engage in professional learning and reflection (Refer to National Professional Standards for Teachers, Number 6)
o Model continuous learning through participation in professional development activities
o Review and evaluate personal teaching practices to improve student learning o Engage with colleagues to discuss teaching practices to improve educational
outcomes • Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community (Refer to National
Professional Standards for Teachers, Number 7) o Comply with professional ethics and understanding o Understand the need to work collaboratively with school staff, parents and members
of the wider community to establish effective partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
o Contribute to the school community
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring professional behaviour • Ability to cope with own emotions and behaviour effectively • Ability to comply with legislation and professional regulations to reduce the risk of harm to self
and others • Ability to maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing to meet necessary standards with
respect to clarity, accuracy and professionalism appropriate to the position • Ability to locate appropriate and relevant information from multiple sources and convey,
integrate and implement knowledge in practice • Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks with competing timelines • Ability to accept responsibility for own work • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications necessary to demonstrate the
required range of skills and tasks • Competent use of digital technologies necessary to demonstrate the required range of skills
and tasks • Facilitate the prevention of child harm by recognising and responding appropriately • Accountable and responsible for creating a positive workplace culture and reducing the risks to
physical and mental health in the workplace
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Physical requirements of the position • Work is normally performed in a typical interior office and/or classroom environment • Work may be performed in an outdoors environment and may involve exposure to elements
such as weather (sun/wind/rain), dust, dirt, fumes and/or loud noises • Manoeuvring within the school environment appropriate to the position
8. CORE COMPETENCIES AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS • Leadership capacity - a broad vision that extends beyond behavioural management, initiative,
perseverance, acceptance of responsibility, effective organisational skill, ability to communicate appropriately and ability to foster cooperation and collegiality
• An appropriate level of professional qualification both formal and informal and/or relevant experience
• Capacity to mobilise support from all staff to ensure a holistic approach to student well- being across both the day and boarding school
• Capacity to accept responsibility for own work and provide quality service • Capacity to work collaboratively and demonstrate excellent relational skills • Capacity to inform and shape strategic visions and goals of the College
9. MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • Professional qualifications in Education • Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers • A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic
Education • Promote child safety at all times Promote child safety at all times • Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety
requirements. • Current drivers licence • A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic
Education
10. RELATED DOCUMENTS • National Professional Standards for Teachers • Statement of Principles for Employment in Catholic Education • Code of Conduct for Employees of Catholic Education • Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Diocesan Schools of
Queensland 2015-2019
11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The incumbent will need:
• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a period of 6 months’ probation, in accordance with The Fair Work Act 2010.
• Teachers are covered under the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2015-2019.
• An in-depth understanding of and commitment to the mission and objectives of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns;
• A sound working knowledge of the Catholic Education context and an appreciation for Catholic Education issues.
• The appointee to this position will be required to undergo a performance review every three years.
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12. EMPLOYEE ACCEPTANCE
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I have read and acknowledge receipt of this Position Description:
