Secondary Teacher - Science
St Mary's Catholic College
Gateshead
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 20 June 2021
Job overview
| Location | GATESHEAD St Mary's Catholic College | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.4 FTE | |
| Description | St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead is currently seeking a Part-time temporary 0.4 FTE Science teacher to join the school community in Term 3. Job share arrangement. St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters. It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community. It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people. A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’ |
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| Position Requirements | Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives. The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - particularly those who participate in the life of the Diocese. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and, where legislated, hold a Working with Children Check. Diocesan workers are expected to personally adopt and enact the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. |
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| Essential Criteria | ► Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school ► Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential ► Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes ► Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes ► Desire to contribute to the establishment of a staff wide culture of professional learning, reading and reflective practice ► Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment ► Evidence of excellent organisational and administrative skills ► Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category B or D – Accreditation to Teach or Accreditation to Teach Religion. The applicant must provide evidence of the following: • Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; • Current NESA Accreditation; • Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)number; • Completion of Anaphylaxis training. |
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| CommencementStarts | 12/7/21 | |
| Finishing Date | 17/12/21 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Sunday 20 June, 2021 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Larry Keating (larry.keating@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4944 4800 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Larry Keating |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | To apply: Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to Principal – Larry Keating: larry.keating@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees two of whom must be the person's current Principal and previous Supervisor. If you are applying as a Graduate Teacher, please provide contact details for your most recent Supervising Teacher. If you are not currently working in a school, please provide your previous Supervisor/Principal. Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process. Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. | |
About St Mary's Catholic College
- St Mary's Catholic College
- 47-49 Pacific Highway, Gateshead
- New South Wales
- 2290
- Australia
St Marys Senior High School is a co-educational government senior school for students in Years 11-12. Located in St Marys, NSW, this school was the first government high school to cater exclusively to senior students. They have approximately 900 students and 65 teaching staff.
St Marys was founded in 1989, and the school offers a wide range of academically challenging and specialised courses to prepare students for further study, and the school also attracts mature-age students.
Principal
Kris Beazley
Facilities
Facilities include a large lecture theatre-style and traditional classrooms, computer laboratories and large library, interactive whiteboards, internet and technology access, performing arts studio and visual art studios, an industrial hospitality kitchen, spacious school grounds and sporting fields, and a school farm and student car park.
Curriculum
St Mary's curriculum is varied and challenging, and encourages independent learning to prepare students for university. A wide range of specialised courses are offered, including history, business, chemistry, food technology, engineering, legal studies, music, physics, software design, and visual arts. Languages include Italian, Japanese, French, and Spanish. Students can earn their HSC, or High School Certificate, in these subjects.
The school offers a peer mentoring program, and access to a welfare and personal development team of counsellors. Popular extra-curricular activities include debate, drama, Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes, musicals, and a wide range of sports.
School ethos
St Marys aims to offer an environment that allows students to achieve their personal best and to support students through qualified staff and modern school facilities. The school tries to blend aspects of secondary schools and a university campus feel to prepare students for future learning.
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