The role of Education Officer: Mathematics is a critical position in strengthening mathematical understanding and teaching practice across Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS). This position focuses on developing high-quality curriculum resources and supporting the professional growth of Mathematics teachers.
This includes:
* partnering with the Curriculum and Innovation team to research, design, and implement high-impact evidence-based practices in Mathematics education
* designing and delivering high-quality professional learning for Mathematics teachers
* developing and delivering quality curriculum resources
* strengthening Collective Teacher Efficacy in Mathematics across schools
* fostering collaborative practice among teachers and leaders of Mathematics
* building teacher capability in understanding how Mathematics and numeracy develop capabilities in students
* collaborating with the Curriculum and Innovation team to support a consistent approach to the teaching of Mathematics
* promoting positive attitudes toward Mathematics among students, families, and teachers
To be successful in this position, you must possess:
* a university degree in Education and current NESA accreditation, operating at the Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
* a minimum of five years of teaching experience in a school
* skills in leading staff professional learning
* experience in using data analysis to inform educational decisions
* success in improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiatives
* excellent written, oral and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate contemporary educational trends
* a current driver's licence and access to a car
* a genuine willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools
* postgraduate degree in Education or another discipline
* five years of middle leadership experience in a school
* knowledge of the Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems
About You
In joining SCS, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.
We are renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Our students achieve outstanding results, with over 51% of results being Band 5 or 6, and we have 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.
We offer:
* a competitive salary
* 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
* discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
* ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
* generous Employee Referral Program
Please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach a current CV and a cover letter highlighting the criteria above.