Location:Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH
Start Date:January ****
Application Closing Date:Wednesday, 11 November ****
Employment Type:Full-Time, Temporary (up to 3-years)

Why Join Us

JoinSydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At SCS, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong skilled learning.

Benefits include:
a competitive annual salary plus superannuation
salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
ongoing training and development opportunities
ex-gratia leave between Christmas and Recent Year
health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
generous Employee Referral Program
a wide range of furtherrewards and benefits.

About the Role

This role plays a key part in strengthening English teaching and learning across Sydney Catholic Schools. Working in partnership with schools, you will develop and deliver high-quality curriculum resources and professional learning that build the capability of English teachers and coordinators, supporting evidence-informed practice, effective assessment, and excellence in curriculum design.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
collaborating with the Curriculum and Innovation team to research, design and implement high-impact, evidence-based practices in English
developing and delivering quality professional learning for classroom teachers and English coordinators, with a focus on explicit teaching, effective instructional and assessment practices, and the progressive development of students' English knowledge and skills
developing and delivering quality curriculum resources that support the effective implementation of the English syllabus




building teacher expertise and collective efficacy in evidence-based English instruction and assessment to improve student outcomes in reading, writing and communication
building collaborative practice among teachers and leaders of English across primary and secondary schools, particularly in the transition years
supporting schools to use assessment and student achievement data to inform teaching, monitor progress and improve outcomes in English
working closely with the Curriculum and Innovation team to support a consistent approach to the teaching and assessment of English across K-12
supporting the implementation of system priorities and initiatives that strengthen student achievement in reading and writing
developing positive attitudes towards English, reading and writing among students, families and teachers
any other duties as directed from time to time.

About You

To be successful in this position, the following is required:
a NESA recognised tertiary qualification in education or teaching
demonstrated practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
a minimum of five years English teaching experience in a school
a deep knowledge of the English Curriculum K-12
experience in leading staff in professional learning
demonstrated success in improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiatives
experience in using data analysis to inform educational initiatives
demonstrated ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts




proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office Suites
a willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.

Desirable
five years of middle leadership experience in a school
experience leading the development of student literacy K-12
a current driver's license and access to a car
knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems
a practising Catholic with demonstrated commitment to the teachings of the Church and active engagement in a Catholic faith community.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:
current CV
cover letter.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on ************** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
'Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools, more than 71,000 current students, 10,000 staff and a large alumni community. We consider our local parishes to be the cornerstone of our local communities, which is why each parish has access to proud and affordable local Catholic schools which lay the foundation on which to build an even stronger future for our faith.

📌 Education Officer: English (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 New South Wales