<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;Temporary<br><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$132,292 (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Term:</strong>&nbsp;18 July - 14 December 2023</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Monday 5 June 2023</span></p> <p><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, authorised to offer the Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7-10)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We have an exciting opportunity&nbsp;for an <strong>Acting VET &amp; Careers Coordinator&nbsp;</strong>who has the demonstrated ability to be an innovative classroom teacher. The position involve a commitment to the school’s philosophy of Powerful Learning, utilising a wide range of student centred, brain-based learning strategies and exploring new models of teaching, including team teaching, to improve outcomes for all students. Additionally, you will be forward-thinking to promote excellent outcomes in an all-girls environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>This position is temporary in nature as it replaces an employee who is on leave or secondment.</em></span></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><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 the Catholic Ethos of the College and a demonstrated ability to foster it in the college community.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong professional experience in teaching across Years 7 – 12, with demonstrated excellence as a classroom teacher and a commitment to furthering the College’s philosophies including enhancing learning through the integration of ICT and the Principles of Powerful Learning. Experience in teaching subjects in the Vocational area and/or relevant Certification would be an advantage.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A capacity to co-ordinate a teaching team effectively, to supervise staff across different subject areas, to promote their own and the department’s professional development and to work with the VET staff to effect change.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills including high level mediation and conflict resolution skills, superior interpersonal skills including the ability to build community, to liaise effectively with relevant members of the school community and with appropriate outside agencies.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">High level planning and organisation skills, including the maintenance of excellent records and the capacity to solve problems in a creative way</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A thorough knowledge of current issues in education and in the teaching of Vocational subjects, an innovative approach to curriculum and the capacity to effectively coordinate programs in VET and Careers.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A demonstrated ability to implement the College’s behaviour management policies through the support and supervision of VET staff as well as in his/her own teaching practice and as a Pastoral Care Tutor.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A broad educational vision and the capacity to work productively with the Middle Management team and the Executive to plan and implement whole school goals.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The ability to exercise sound judgement, including dealing with confidential matters.</span></li> </ul> <p><em style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><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 Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4100 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au">nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email <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/501306/acting-vet-careers-coordinator-merici-college-braddon-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>