Location: Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFHStart Date: January ****Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 November ****Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (up to 3-years)Why Join UsJoin Sydney 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.Perks include:a competitive salary plus superannuationsalary packaging of up to $15,900 annuallyup to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS studentsongoing training and development opportunitiesex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Yearhealth and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passportgenerous Employee Referral Programa wide range of further rewards and benefits.About the RoleThis 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 STEMleading a system-wide approach to STEM student talent development, creating pathways that extend student potential and achievementdesigning, implementing and evaluating system-wide STEM enrichment and extension initiatives for students across K-12coordinating student participation in STEM competitions,



challenges, exhibitions and other external enrichment opportunitiesdeveloping innovative opportunities for students to engage in advanced STEM learning and collaborative experiencesbuilding strategic partnerships with universities, industry and STEM organisations to enhance student learning, pathways and career connectionssupporting schools to identify, nurture and extend students with demonstrated talent, potential or strong interest in STEMestablishing K-12 STEM pathways that progressively develop student capability and participation in advanced learning opportunitiesshowcasing and celebrating student achievement, innovation and excellence in STEM across SCSfostering networks of STEM teachers and school leaders to share expertise, opportunities and effective practicesmonitoring student participation and outcomes to improve continuous improvement of STEM talent-development initiativesdeveloping and leading professional learning for STEM teachers and leaders that builds their capacity to recognise, nurture and extend student talent in STEMany other duties as directed from time to time.About YouTo be successful in this position,



the following is required:a NESA recognised tertiary qualification in education or teachingdemonstrated practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachersa deep knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and syllabus requirements of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering Studiesexperience in leading staff in professional learningdemonstrated success in improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiativesexperience in using data analysis to inform educational initiativesdemonstrated ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contextsa willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.a postgraduate degree in Education or another disciplinefive years of middle leadership experience in a schoolexperience teaching in one or more of the following learning areas: Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering Studiesa current driver's license and access to a carknowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systemsa practising Catholic with demonstrated commitment to the teachings of the Church and active engagement in a Catholic faith community.Statement of Commitment to Child SafetyClick here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.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.
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📌 Education Officer: Stem (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 Sydney