Department for Education Job reference: 635351 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work with us: Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system.
One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the Role: The manager, STEM Programs provides state-wide leadership and expertise in evidence based, high quality teaching and learning to improve learner engagement and outcomes in the STEM related learning areas of the Australian Curriculum.
The manager will bring specific curriculum, pedagogy and STEM learning design knowledge and expertise to the team, to collaboratively develop a connected, coherent and culturally inclusive approach to implementing the STEM Scholarships and the STEM Aboriginal Learner Congress.
The manager:
Works collaboratively with schools from year 5 to year 12 and their communities providing leadership and strategic support to enable their participation in STEM related initiatives.Works collaboratively with the Senior Project Manager, STEM Projects and secondary schools to implement the STEM Scholarships program to improve the engagement and STEM educational outcomes of secondary school students who are underrepresented in STEM; females, Aboriginal learners, and those from low socioeconomic circumstances.Works collaboratively with the STEM Aboriginal Learner Congress project officer, Aboriginal Education directorate, Aboriginal elders and Aboriginal students with industry and further education providers to scope plan and deliver the annual STEM Aboriginal Learner Congress.Works across divisions to coordinate communications and activities of the STEM initiatives to maximise state-wide engagement.Develops and facilitates professional learning for STEM Aboriginal Learner Congress workshop designers and presenters to ensure program coherence.Qualifications: Essential: Current Full Teacher RegistrationDesirable: Relevant Post Graduate QualificationsSpecial Conditions: The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration: STL3 $143,545 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation
Enquiries: Enquiries can be directed to Tracey Davies, Director, Curriculum Programs, via tel: (08) 0435 047 966 or email:
Application Instructions: Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note: This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act).
Applications close: 25/11/2024 11:30 PM
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