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St Francis Xavier's College Hamilton is seeking a Permanent Full Time 1 point Sports Coordinator to join the team January 2027.
St Francis Xavier's College, Hamilton, is a comprehensive, co-educational college catering to vibrant young adults across Years 7 to 12. We are committed to creating a contemporary space that caters to the diversity of its students. Teachers are focused on offering a holistic approach to education acknowledging the mind, body and spirit of students and the importance of each in their development of personal and social responsibility.
The teaching community at St Francis Xavier’s College upholds the responsibility of shaping and encouraging young minds through a shared vision of high quality education, hands-on experiences and fruitful learning for all students. Each member of the teaching staff brings with them skills and expertise in their delivery of Stage 6 courses and the requirements of the Higher School Certificate and an understanding of the new Stages 4 and 5 curriculum, while also modelling faith in action by nurturing positive relationships between one another.
The Leader of Learning - Sport (Coordinator) works in collaboration with the school leadership team, colleagues and external sporting groups to promote the safe and effective implementation of school sport.
An individual in this role works to promote regular, active, enjoyable participation in physical activity and sport, ensuring a proactive and consistent approach.
The 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 Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and demonstrate a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
Modelled excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, demonstrating effective pedagogical practices which meet the needs of all students
Demonstrated success in convening, team management or officiation at school and diocesan sporting events
Demonstrated high level organisation, management and administrative skills to initiate, organise and operate school-based and pathway sporting programs effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated commitment to engage in relevant ongoing professional learning
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise the CSNSW sport portal and manage CSNSW sport registrations
Prior leadership experience (Desirable)
Prior experience as Sports Coordinator (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications as a four year trained teacher
Active NESA Accreditation
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Completion of anaphylaxis training
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Greg Ptolemy, Principal on Tel: (02) 4961 2863 or via email: greg.ptolemy@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Monday 1st June at 11.59pm
Additional information
The 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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