About the Opportunity
If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.
- INSTRUCTIONAL COACH - Multi-tiered System of Support
- 2 point paid allowance with a balance of teaching, coaching and release.
- Permanent teaching position, with temporary Coordinator 2 allowance for 1 year
Ultimately responsible to the Principal Leader, a team of instructional leaders is accountable to the Head of School for co-leading the priorities in the School of Foundations (K-4). With the skills to lead teachers to transform practice, the Instructional Leader models effective, high-yield strategies that enable and support each student's engagement with St Luke’s 6 Pillars of Learning.
The instructional coach, MTSS is responsible for developing, implementing, coaching and overseeing a comprehensive positive behaviour support framework within the school. This role aims to create a supportive and inclusive school environment that promotes all students' academic, social, and emotional development.
This is achieved through both a commitment and dedication of the Instructional Leader in working side by side with teachers as individuals and in both small and large groups. An appropriate allocation of teaching, coaching and release applies to this role. We are looking for a primary teacher to initially work within K-4, expanding to other parts of the school based on need.
Key Responsibilities
● Have a sound knowledge of, and a commitment to, the Church's mission in Catholic Education.
● Demonstrate excellent classroom practice
● Facilitate professional learning by modelling effective practices, observing teachers in action, and providing constructive feedback. Engage in professional discussions with colleagues in various forums to evaluate and improve educational practices, ensuring ongoing support and guidance for implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
● Design and implement the MTSS framework tailored to the school’s needs. Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent and effective application of MTSS strategies.
● Facilitate various communication methods for parents, teachers, and the wider school community to share information and engage in discussions.
● Analyse and be responsive to data and monitor student progress concerning behaviour and well-being goals
● Use data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
● Maintain accurate records and documentation of student support and interventions.
● Work closely in consultation with school leadership, school-based counsellors, teachers, support staff, and external agencies to contribute to case management and personalised plans for students needing behaviour support.
As a guide, the successful applicant could be expected to uphold the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at either the Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher level. Most specifically, in the areas of: - Know students and how they learn. - Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning. - Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning. - Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
The Organisation
CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.
Having commenced in 2017 with 86 students across Kindergarten to Year 6, St Luke’s at Marsden Park is a next generation learning community within the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP). As a ‘next generation Catholic Learning Community’ we are designing and establishing the ‘new normal’ for preschool to post school learning in an environment characterised by a flexible, stage based curriculum which nurtures and grows faith-filled, curious children to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers for a changing world. In 2025 we will enrol over 1800 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in addition to 77 children per day in our long day centre.
Your application requirements
Initially…
● Do some research on us by viewing Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.
● Read the St Luke’s Teacher Norms
When forwarding your formal application, please include the following:
- A cover letter of no more than one A4 page, or a 2-3 minute video outlining why you are suitable for this role.
- A supporting statement of no more than two A4 pages about how your skills set, expertise and experience align with this new thinking, ‘new normal’ teaching role. 2-4 hyperlinks with supporting evidence may be advantageous.
- One page resume with three referees.
All applications are to be marked attention and sent to Principal Leader, Mrs Kelly Bauer in your cover letter.
Child Safeguarding Statement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.
Diversity Statement
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.