Digital Technologies Coordinator - St Francis Xavier College, Florey ACT

Location: Florey, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time teaching position / 0.5 FTE Coordinator
Salary: $137,133 plus superannuation
Start Date: Commencing Term 3, 2024 (start date negotiable)
Closing Date: 11.55pm Sunday, 21 July 2024

About Us
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

About the College
St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.

About the Role
St Francis Xavier College is seeking to recruit a Digital Technology Coordinator to join our team. The College is seeking a person who is committed to the vision of the College ‘Living the truth, leading with courage, learning for life’ who is invested in and who will promote the mission of Catholic education. The successful applicant will be an experienced educator, will have demonstrated successful experience in curriculum leadership in Digital Technology and will possess initiative, integrity, and vision.

The Digital Technology Coordinator provides expert leadership in curriculum, utilising best practice in current research, evidence, and innovation to meet the needs of all learners. As a member of the Curriculum Leadership team the Digital Technology Coordinator reports to the Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning and to the Principal in realising the vision and mission of the College

*Please note this is a fulltime teaching position / 0.5 FTE Coordinator.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture
• An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
• Permanent contract
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and model high impact teaching practices across all learning areas in Digital Technology curriculum to progress student engagement and achievement.
• Utilise research and evidence to lead best practice in curriculum, teaching and learning in Digital Technology.
• Implement Australian Curriculum policy and practice to ensure the College meets its compliance obligations.
• Lead the review and development of assessment programs, practices, moderation, protocols, and reporting processes to ensure compliance with College Agreed Practices and Australian Curriculum requirements.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with families of students.
• Develop and maintain excellent partnerships with external agencies.

Qualifications

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration 
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Bachelor of Education Degree

Essential Criteria

1. Extensive teacher experience and demonstrated leadership experience in Digital Technology curriculum
2. Highly sophisticated written and verbal communication skills for a range of audiences
3. Excellent knowledge and understanding of professional practice in education, relevant legislation, initiatives, and current research in education.
4. Demonstrated experience in implementing policy and strategic directions in the Digital Technology curriculum
5. Demonstrated knowledge and effective application of contemporary evidence-based practices in Digital Technology curriculum
6. The ability to form productive partnerships and constructive relationships with staff, students, families, and College partners.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria and skill set required.

Other Eligibility Criteria 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. 
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. 

Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experiences as outline in the Position Description.

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.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au 

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au  

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