Key Duties
Academic Coordinators are responsible for effective curriculum delivery, the achievement of
departmental goals, learning outcomes and the meeting of targets and benchmarks. They have a
key role in the development of a positive work environment – one that is innovative and responsive
to student needs. They are expected to be careful stewards of college assets and effective
managers of budgets. They work with the leadership team to achieve the college vision and
mission.
This Duty Statement is not intended to be inclusive of all tasks. Rather, it highlights specific duties
that are considered central to the position. Specific duty statements for particular roles (such as
Curriculum Coordinator – Student Development) are underpinned by this statement.
The Academic Coordinator will provide leadership and management in the areas of:
(a) College ethos, vision and goals
By: Maintaining and strengthening the ethos and philosophy of the college
Assisting in college planning
Making informed and positive contributions to the planning and development of College
initiatives
Being a positive and proactive member of the curriculum team
(b) Personnel management
By: Developing positive working relationships with and amongst colleagues
Being proactive in the support of colleagues in both academic and behaviour- related
matters (when the behaviour is particular to the specific subject area)
Supervising performance and progress of colleagues
Promoting professional development of staff
Inducting new staff members
Assisting and mentoring pre-service teachers
Participating in appraisal processes
Delegating tasks as necessary a appropriate
(c) Curriculum and pedagogy
By: Determining annual goals and related targets
Setting appropriate standards and benchmarks in curriculum areas, and analysing,
preparing and presenting data to demonstrate achievements of cohorts in test and tasks, and
learnings
Demonstrating exemplary teaching practice
Recognising and catering for a diversity of learning styles
Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the syllabus requirements for all relevant
subjects
Demonstrating an understanding of current trends in education
Developing a responsive and appropriate curriculum
Overseeing the preparation and implementation of work programs, study plans and other
courses of study within the relevant subject areas
Planning, implementing and overseeing assessment
Ensuring the requirements of QSA and V.E.T. authorities are met
Ensuring student records are maintained
Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the nature of learning
Ensuring the provision of supportive and challenging environments that optimise learning
(d) Resource Management
By: Preparing and monitoring budget
Planning, maintaining, building and deploying resources
Taking responsibility for textbooks and stationery requirements
(e) Communication
By: Representing the relevant curriculum ar within the college and in the wider community
Participating in professional activities outside the college
Ensuring that teaching resources are made available to colleagues
Organising regular meetings, circulating information
Identifying and monitoring students at risk
Encouraging and fostering positive relationships with staff, students and parents
Being proactive in conflict resolution.
Providing leadership and support in the area of stude interaction
Meeting regularly with staff
Providing the principal with minutes of curriculum area meetings
Occupational Health and Safety
Academic Coordinators are expected to ensure that Risk Management Assessments are undertaken
as and when required for the safe delivery of curriculum and other activities.
They are expected to be proactive in observing work place practice, facilities and potential hazards
and to report any risks to the college Business Manager.
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