Careers at CSPD

As a part of the teaching team at  St John XXIII Catholic College in Stanhope Gardens, you are an instrumental part of an inclusive learning community that respects and values all within our reach. Teaching at St John XXIII requires flexible, innovative and creative teaching practices, coupled with modern technology and engaging learning spaces, to motivate our students to become the best learners they can be.

St John XXIII Catholic College is part of the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of 83 schools committed to responding to students' needs in a rapidly changing world. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future through quality Catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

We are seeking a Secondary 2pt Science Co-ordinator to join our dynamic school community on an ongoing full-time basis term 1 2025.

Key focus areas - Learning & Growth Coach

The role of the Learning & Growth Coach is designed to work proactively with the staff and students. In our distributive leadership model, this position will be critical in that they would build relationships with staff and students through the personalised learning, goal setting and coaching of students. Seeking to assist the learner to continually co-evolve in a collaborative growth environment.

The Learning & Growth Coach:

• Is a highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner
• works independently and inter-independently to improve their own practice and the practice of colleagues.
• Is an active member of the College who contributes to their colleagues’ learning.
• Inspires, guides, advises and leads others in Learning and Performance (LAP), Student Led-Conferences and NCCD and all Personalised Plans.
• Initiates and engages in professional discussions
• Maximises learning opportunities for students and staff
• Has an in-depth knowledge of GROWTH model, positive psychology, growth mindset and restorative justice.
• Models sound teaching practices in their teaching areas.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to plan, evaluate and modify teaching programs to improve student learning.
• Keeps abreast of and seeks to be at the frontier of the latest developments
• Skilled in analysing student assessment data and use it to improve teaching and learning.
• Behaves ethically at all times. Their interpersonal and presentation skills are highly developed.
• They communicate effectively and respectfully with students, colleagues, parents/carers and community members.

To join our vibrant school community, you will:

• Structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of each student, meeting them where they are at in their learning journey
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans
• Interpret and use student assessment data to diagnose barriers to learning and to challenge students to improve their performance, improving the overall academic achievement of the school community
• Engage with our school community within and beyond the classroom to enrich the educational context for students and work to promote the links between school, home and community in the social and intellectual development of your students
• A passion for transformational education, integrated into curriculum and delivered in a faith based environment
• Well-developed communication, administration and interpersonal skills
• Experience and interest in supporting students with diverse learning needs may be advantageous 

Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: NSW And ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Qualifications and accreditations

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
• Statements of Service

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.  

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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