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 professional learning.

Advantages include:
a competitive 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 New 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 exciting opportunity will lead the strategic development of STEM education across Sydney Catholic Schools. The role focuses on enhancing teacher capability, delivering high-impact teaching and learning initiatives, and creating innovative enrichment and extension pathways that foster student engagement, achievement and excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

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 STEM
leading a system-wide approach to STEM student talent development, creating pathways that extend student potential and achievement
designing, implementing and evaluating system-wide STEM enrichment and extension initiatives for students across K-12
coordinating student participation in STEM competitions, challenges, exhibitions and other external enrichment opportunities
developing innovative opportunities for students to engage in advanced STEM learning and team-oriented experiences
building strategic partnerships with universities,



industry and STEM organisations to enhance student learning, pathways and career connections
supporting schools to identify, nurture and extend students with demonstrated talent, potential or strong interest in STEM
establishing K-12 STEM pathways that progressively develop student capability and participation in advanced learning opportunities
showcasing and celebrating student achievement, innovation and excellence in STEM across SCS
fostering networks of STEM teachers and school leaders to share expertise, opportunities and effective practices
monitoring student participation and outcomes to improve continuous improvement of STEM talent-development initiatives
developing and leading professional learning for STEM teachers and leaders that builds their capacity to recognise, nurture and extend student talent in STEM
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 deep knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and syllabus requirements of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering Studies
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
a willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.

Desirable:
a postgraduate degree in Education or another discipline
five years of middle leadership experience in a school
experience teaching in one or more of the following learning areas: Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering Studies
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).

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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: Stem (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 New South Wales