Science Coordinator

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 139.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

24 weeks paid parental leave

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

FLOURISH Wellbeing Program

Zusammenfassung

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary college, spanning two campuses. The Science Coordinator will lead the science faculty, develop a rigorous curriculum, and support teachers to achieve high learning outcomes across Years 7–12.

The role reports to the Principal via the Assistant Principal Academic Care and emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and professional growth. The successful candidate will bring strong teaching skills and deep knowledge of Science curriculum, with a

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching.
• WWVP clearance.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.

Aufgaben

• Lead and supervise a team of teachers in developing and delivering an innovative and rigorous science curriculum.
• Align curriculum leadership with College policies and strategic directions.
• Model professional behaviour and promote a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.

Kenntnisse

Curriculum leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Teaching/Education

Master of Teaching

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: $154,326 plus superannuation

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Monday, 25 January 2027, Term One

About St Mary MacKillop College

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres across the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About The Role

The Science Coordinator is a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team responsible to the Principal through the Assistant Principal Academic Care for the leadership of their faculty, in accordance with College policies. The Science Coordinator leads and supervises a team of committed teachers in the development and delivery of an innovative and rigorous curriculum. The successful applicant will bring professionalism and positivity in communicating and modelling a vision of excellence. We are seeking an energetic and collaborative leader, with effective skills to support the development of colleagues, curriculum leadership and quality learning outcomes for students. The successful candidate will bring excellent teaching skills as well as exceptional knowledge of Science curriculum.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications And Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy

Diversity and Inclusion

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website.

Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries:

Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email [e-mail].

Application queries:

Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email [e-mail].