Application Guidelines Concordia College Position

School Shop Coordinator

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BACKGROUND

The College Concordia College is situated in Highgate, an established eastern suburb of the city of Adelaide, South Australia. Set in a safe and attractive environment, away from main roads, the College is five minutes’ drive from the city’s Central Business District.

Originally established in 1890 at Murtoa, Victoria, Concordia Campus moved to its present Highgate site in 1905, operating under the South Australian District Synod of the Lutheran Church of Australia and is a member of the Lutheran Schools Association in SA/NT and WA

On 1 January 2016, St John’s Lutheran School and Concordia College amalgamated into a new educational institution, also called Concordia College. The ELC-Year 6 component is identified as the St John’s Campus, while the Year 7-12 component is identified as Concordia Campus. Concordia College aims to prepare students for a life of dedicated service in society. It is a member of the Lutheran school system and maintains strong links with the Lutheran Church, with a particular affiliation to St John’s Lutheran Church, Unley.

The ongoing development of the IB curriculum framework, the Australian curriculum, SACE, VET and the continuing exploration of new ways to use digital technologies in support of student learning are important components of the Strategic Plan of Concordia College. All students have their own laptop. Current enrolment is approximately 350 students from ELC - 6 and 890 students from Years 7 – 12.

The Curriculum Frameworks

Years R – 6

St John’s Campus has offered the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) since 2012. This is aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Years 7 – 10

The Concordia Campus has offered the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) since 2000. It is aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Years 11 – 12

The majority of the students complete the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Since 2011 the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) has been an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students.

VET opportunities are supported in Years 11 and 12.

These curriculum frameworks all promote student-centered learning and the development of independent learning skills designed to equip young people with life-long qualities that extend beyond the classroom into the community. Many school organised service activities support this.

Concordia College today is a thriving, dynamic, forward-looking community that learns and lives according to the Concordia Campus motto: firm in principle, gentle in manner.

Please refer to the College website for further information about Concordia College

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VISION

Engage. Achieve. Serve.

MISSION Our mission is to provide a vibrant education, rich in opportunities, delivered within a

caring, supportive environment, and informed by the gospel of Jesus. Our learning community connects people, ideas and experiences allowing us to strive confidently, to

engage, achieve and serve

VALUES Our values define our learning community and guide our relationships and interactions

Caring – Support each other

As a caring community, we believe we are better together. We act in the spirit of grace because we recognize God’s love for us. We actively look for opportunities to support each other as we learn and grow

Integrity – Be consistent with our convictions We commit to being authentic and honest in everything we do

Personal Excellence – Be our best We will challenge and encourage each other to achieve our personal best in all of our endeavours

Respect – Value each other We accept and celebrate differences and believe that they enhance and enrich our community. We aim to

make people feel valued and appreciated

Responsibility – Own our Actions We take personal accountability for our learning and actions. We build a sense of social responsibility and

commit to making a positive difference in our communities and in the world

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OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

School Shop Coordinator

One-year, fixed term, part-time position –20 hours per week, 43 weeks, commencing January 2018

The position has become available as the incumbent will be on leave.

The role of the School Shop Coordinator is to ensure the efficient operation of the School Shop in

providing uniforms and other goods to the ELC-12 Concordia College community.

Responsibilities of the role include fitting students with uniforms, data entry, negotiating with suppliers

and stock taking. Ordering stock, sales, processing orders and arranging appointments are part of the

role. This role also includes rostering and the oversight of volunteers and casual staff.

The position requires the School Shop Coordinator to be available in the week before students

commence their school year, and during the end of Term 1 break, the end of Term 3 break and in the

week after students finish the school year. At times additional hours may need to be negotiated.

The successful applicant will have experience in a role requiring similar skills, respect the values of the

school community and a strong level and understanding of customer service. A warm personality,

knowledge of the College, pride in appearance and ensuring that the school shop is welcoming and

ordered are important in this role.

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APPLICATIONS

The Position Description, Duty Statement and Application Form for this position can be accessed on the College website, www.concordia.sa.edu.au, under ‘Latest News’ > ‘Employment’. If there are any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Reception, who can put you in touch with the appropriate person

Applications be can posted, lodged in person or emailed to employment@concordia.sa.edu.au and must reach Reception at Concordia College, by 10.00am, Tuesday 7 November 2017.

Mr Lester Saegenschnitter Principal 24 Winchester Street HIGHGATE SA 5063

Applications should include the following:

a covering letter briefly outlining the applicant’s interest in undertaking the advertised position

an up-to-date Resume (no more than two pages in length)

a completed Concordia College Application Form (available from the College website)

names and contact details of three referees, preferably one of whom a Minister of Religion.

please attach a copy of declared checks, certificates and qualifications.

SELECTION PROCESS

Initially a short- listing process will be undertaken. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

The format of the interview will include:

A brief introduction to and outline of the role

Questions from the panel

Questions from the applicant

Further enquiries should be directed to Harshini Elliott, Personal Assistant to Directors of Staff and Student Learning by email to: employment@concordia.sa.edu.au