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Go to the Careers Portal to search and apply for your next role.Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Patricks Primary School Cessnockis seeking a temporary full time Primary Coordinator to join the team, this is a 2 year contract commencing in January ****St Patrick's Primary School, Cessnock is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of New South Wales cratering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Surrounded outside of the city centre by verdant countryside, Cessnock is the largest town in Australia's oldest wine region.
The region is full of activities catering to various lifestyle pursuits and is less than an hour outside of the Newcastle CBD.
A school of 351 students, St Patrick's provides a place, built on the Josephite tradition, where creative learning and the individual talents of each student and teacher is appreciated, embraced and encouraged.
The school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.The Primary Coordinator works in collaboration with the school leadership team and colleagues to promote the school as a place of learning and excellence.
As a member of the school leadership team, they are entrusted with the responsibility to assist students in making sense of their world, to make informed decisions and judgements, and to act with moral and ethical integrity.
Across the school they will:develop, implement and oversee the school's strategic learning initiativessupport the monitoring and review of school improvement initiativessupport the monitoring and review of school compliancelead, model and support the ongoing development,



implementation and oversight of quality teaching programs and learning outcomesmodel and promote contemporary and innovative pedagogical practicescontribute to the development of a culture of collegiality and reflective practicesupport individuals in identifying new learning experiences to support their continued professional developmentknow their students and strive to provide engaging learning that supports student wellbeingThe teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.
The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.Desired Skills and ExperienceEXPERIENCE/CRITERIAMust be Catholic with an ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schoolsAbility to promote and support staff to develop creative and effective teaching and learning practices across each KLADemonstrated management and administrative skills to ensure assessment, and teaching and learning programs operate effectively and efficientlyDemonstrated capacity to effectively utilise data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, to think and act strategically,



and to support the Leadership Team in leading the mission of the schoolHigh level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop and sustain constructive and respectful relationships within and beyond the school communityDemonstrated experience in leading successful school initiatives (Desirable)Previous leadership experience and an understanding of Lyn Sharratt's 14 Parameters (desirable).
QUALIFICATIONSFour-year trained teacher classification with at least four years successful teaching experience consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for TeachersNESA Teacher AccreditationWorking with Children Clearance numberCompletion of anaphylaxis trainingPostgraduate study in education (e.g. Master of Educational Leadership, Theology) (Desirable)Working towards Highly Accomplished or Lead Teaching Standards (Desirable)FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONContact Daniel Ariel, Principal on Tel: **************or via email: Applications close: Sunday 15 Novemberat *****pmAdditional informationThe Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.
It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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📌 Primary Coordinator - Cessnock (New South Wales)
🏢 Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
📍 New South Wales