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 an Initial Teacher Education Coordinator to join our Education team, in a Sydney-based, part-time role (2 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).

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.
• This role is part-time, 15.2 hours/week (2 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.