Initial Teacher Education Coordinator

Are you passionate about teacher education? Do you have a heart to support the formation of future Christian educators and build strong partnerships with schools?

We’re looking for two Initial Teacher Education Coordinators to join our Education team, with one position based in Sydney and the other in Perth, both part-time roles (2-3 days/week). You will play a key role in supporting student-teachers, strengthening school partnerships, and contributing to the life of our Christ-centred community.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements (by negotiation).
• 3 days extra leave over the Christmas to New Year office closure.
• Free access to support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• A positive and inclusive team culture.
• Above Award level remuneration.
• Free library membership and parking.
• Discounts of up to 30% for study at Morling College (MC).

In partnership with tertiary providers and schools, MC offers degrees in Initial Teacher Education, an accredited teacher training program delivered from a Christian worldview.

As an Initial Teacher Education Coordinator, you will:

• Advocate for partnerships with MC to school leaders and principals.
• Coordinate and manage practicum placements, including liaising with schools, organising supervision, conducting visits, and providing progress reports.
• Collaborate with schools to recruit and support future student-teachers while promoting the Christian Teacher Program.
• Lead Enrichment Days to support student-teachers through tutorials, face-to-face learning, and their formation as Christian teachers.
• Provide pastoral care and sensitively manage any issues between students, schools, or supervisors.
• Remuneration: Above the award rate under the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award, level 7.1 to 9 depending on experience.
• The roles are part-time: 15.2 – 22.8 hours/week (2-3 days/week).

Essential Attributes (please respond to these attributes in your Cover Letter):

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Education.
• Teaching and administrative experience in Secondary and/or Primary Schools, with experience in Christian Education.
• Effective communicator; able to liaise with partnering stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Works efficiently within a digital workspace; and adapts quickly to new processes and platforms.
• Demonstrated Christian character and involvement in a local evangelical church.
• Alignment of personal values, beliefs and practices with MC’s mission, Staff Code (https://tinyurl.com/mcstaffcode), and Christian ethos.

Desirable Attributes

• Postgraduate Qualification in Education.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle).
• Experience in Initial Teacher Education.

How to Apply:

• Please apply with a brief cover letter responding to the essential attributes above along with a current CV.
• Kindly note that applications without a cover letter, or which do not address the essential criteria, will not be reviewed.
• We reserve the right to employ at any stage if a suitable candidate is identified.
• Please apply here: https://employmenthero.com/jobs/position/morling-college-ltd-initial-teacher-education-coordinator-fody7/