Rosebank is a Good Samaritan Independent Secondary Catholic College in the Benedictine tradition. It has recently engaged in an exciting expansion into full co-education, integration of e-learning and in

the process of a five stage building program.

Applications are invited from people with a passion and flair for engaging young people in their learning for the full time position of

LANGUAGES COORDINATOR

Experience in teaching /managing Chinese (Mandarin) preferable

(Commencing start of Term 1, 2014)

The key criteria for this full time position are the ability to:

Provide specific curriculum leadership for teachers and students within a Key Learning Area. Develop and facilitate innovative, effective, inclusive and BOS compliant programs. Effectively manage the resources of the Languages department, both human and financial. Contribute to the Curriculum Leadership Team. Work effectively with young people to develop successful learning and study habits. Work effectively within a team environment to support the Catholic ethos and learning

culture of the College.

Closing date: Monday, 26th August 2013

NB: Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the College with their new NSW Working With Children Check number in order to be eligible for this position

(www.newcheck.kids.nsw.edu.au)

For further information and a full role description for the Languages Coordinator visit our website: www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au

Applications may be posted or emailed to:

The Principal, Rosebank College 1a Harris Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046

principal@rosebank.nsw.edu.au Ph: 9713 3119

The successful applicants will be subject to Employment Screening under Child Protection Legislation.

Accelerated Italian at Rosebank College

Do you want to propel your qualifications in Italian?Do you want to complete your study of HSC Italian in advance?

Rosebank College is committed to offering students the opportunity to study a language as a Stage 5 Elective (Year 9 & 10) and as a senior course in Stage 6 (Year 11 & 12). French and Italian are currently offered, with Accelerated Learning and Enrichment opportunities for students studying the Italian language. Students may also study a language of choice through the Saturday School of Community Languages and Open High School.

Eligibility criteria for entry into the Accelerated Italian program include:• Study of Italian at a Primary Bilingual School (e.g. IBS or IGS)• Study of Italian at a Saturday School of Community Languages• Attendance at school in Italy for a significant period of time• Proficient use of Italian (reading, writing, speaking) in a non-school environment

Accelerated students gain automatic entry into the Stage 5 Italian course. Here they complete an equivalent of a Year 9 and Year 10 Italian program of study. Having completed Stage 5 successfully, students move into Stage 6 Italian (preliminary HSC, HSC). This would mean that when students are in Year 10 they would be studying HSC Italian and sitting for the HSC Italian Continuers examination.

Rosebank College 1A Harris Road Five Dock NSW 2046Ph: 9713 3100 W: www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au

CRICOS Number: 01369C (Catholic Education Commission NSW)

In Term 4 of Year 11, students who have completed their HSC Italian Continuers course and examination may undertake the study of the Italian Extension Course (1 Unit). Students would then only sit for their Italian Extension Exam in their HSC year.

Accelerated students will combine with other students in their particular stage of study. This would provide a stimulating and dynamic environment in which to learn the language, enabling collaborative learning as well as teacher centred learning.

Eligibility for the Accelerated Italian program will be based on an entrance exam. IBS students will be ex-empt from this process and will gain automatic entry into the program.

Upon enrolment, parents are asked to nominate a desire for inclusion into the Program and an assessment will be organised.

COORDINATOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING Core Role Purpose and Accountability The Coordinator of Teaching & Learning is the College’s information and learning specialist. They are responsible to the Dean of Curriculum. The Coordinator of Teaching & Learning leads the teaching and learning of information literacy and supports staff and students in the transformation of knowledge in the context of the total curriculum. They are based in the Learning Centre and work closely with the ICT Team to promote and integrate e-learning into all areas of the curriculum. Role Responsibilities Providing Spiritual and Religious Leadership by: � Attending and contributing to school liturgical celebrations � Actively supporting the initiatives of the Dean of Mission � Actively supporting initiatives for prayer, celebration and liturgy � Actively supporting the Pastoral Care program and Catholic ethos of the College Developing the College learning community by: � Providing leadership to other members of the Curriculum Leadership Team (CLT) in the planning, delivery and evaluation of curriculum programs which integrate and develop the College’s Learning Framework � Providing leadership to teachers, coordinators and the College ICT team to facilitate the meaningful integration of e-learning resources to enrich curriculum programs � Supervising the work of the Learning Centre Manager to create an innovative and effective Learning Centre � Liaising with and supervising the work of the e-Learning Manager to provide ongoing training and support to teachers in the use and application of e-Learning resources � Developing, organising and managing information resources which meet the educational and cultural needs of students and the professional needs of teachers � Facilitating the development and implementation of cross-curricular Information Skills, including elements such as a Year 7 Orientation to the Learning Centre, integrated learning skills program � Promoting a quality learning & reading culture � Collaborating with CLT members to ensure that a variety of quality, appropriate resource material is available to staff and students � Promoting student and teacher awareness of suitable resources � Promoting the optimum use of the learning centre as a learning resource � Actively pursuing and sharing their own professional learning experiences, particularly in the area of e-learning

� Being conversant with relevant educational policy document (e.g. Board of Studies) � Participating in all staff and Curriculum Leadership Team meetings � Liaising closely with the Dean of Curriculum to ensure that the relevant strategic directions of the College are addressed and achieved Providing innovative leadership by: � Providing informed and creative leadership in the development of the College’s new Learning Centre space � Working closely with the ICT Manager and Team to maintain and seek new developments in e-learning resources and practices � Modelling their own quality teaching and learning practices for teachers and students � As a member of the CLT, participates in Strategic Planning processes Promoting quality relationships by: � Providing appropriate assistance to and supervision of students in the Learning Centre � Recognising the cultural diversity of the College community � Modelling and developing quality relationships with students and staff � Respecting the individual needs of students and staff � Developing team work within the Learning Centre:

facilitating Learning Centre staff input into decisions affecting the operation of the Learning Centre encouraging Learning Centre and teaching staff suggestions regarding the operation of the Learning Centre

Providing organisational leadership by: � Overseeing the learning centre budget:

Preparing and administering the Learning Centre budget, including resource and teacher release components Providing budget reports for the Business Manager/ Principal

� Coordinating the resourcing of the learning centre:

Liaising with teachers and co-ordinators regarding resource needs Recommending the purchase of resources and equipment

� Providing quality learning centre services:

Providing optimum accessibility to space, time and resources within the Learning Centre Regularly evaluating and reporting on the services provided by the Learning Centre and its staff.

� Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Principal.