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Secondary Teaching Position - English Stages 4-6/Studies of Religion Stage 6

Secondary Teaching Position - English Stages 4-6/Studies of Religion Stage 6

Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle

Lochinvar

Job type:
Full Time, Temporary

Job overview

Location LOCHINVAR St Joseph's College
Vacancy TypeTemporary Full Time
Description Classroom teaching and duties as directed by the School Principal. St Joseph’s College Lochinvar currently offers a Catholic co-education for students from Years 7-12 St Joseph’s College, founded in 1883 by the Sisters of St Joseph is situated 10 minutes west of Maitland and 40 minutes from Newcastle via the Hunter Expressway.
Position Requirements • an understanding of the philosophy of Catholic education
• willingness to fulfil the requirements of the Diocesan Faith Accreditation Policy
• willingness to learn about and engage with the Josephite charism and integrate this charism into all aspects of professional practice
• high level knowledge of the Stage 4-6 English syllabuses and associated requirements
• sound knowledge of the Stage 6 Studies of Religion syllabus and associated requirements
• high quality classroom teaching skills which enable students with a diverse range of needs to achieve to their full potential
• thorough understanding of Standards Based Assessment, assessment processes and the importance of productive feedback
• capacity to engage a diverse range of students in learning so that they become successful independent learners
• sound understanding of pedagogy and the changing nature of learners
• ability to adopt a range of strategies in order to provide high quality ongoing pastoral care of students
• the capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and a commitment to ongoing professional learning which reflects the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities
• capacity to work as a productive member of a team
• excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills that are appropriate to engaging with students, parents and colleagues
Essential Criteria • Applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead - formerly the Faith Education Accreditation (FEA) Policy 2012 and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category B – Accreditation to Teach.
• Current NESA and Working With Children number must be recorded on application.
• Be appropriately qualified as a four year trained secondary teacher.
• Evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php) Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA.
Starts29/1/19
Finishing Date20/12/19
Conditions of EmploymentSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017.
Applications Close Monday 26 November, 2018
InstructionsForward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.
Contact Name Telephone
  Patricia Hales (Trish.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au) 4930 7291
Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Patricia Hales
Trish.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal
St Joseph's College
New England Highway
LOCHINVAR 2321

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info A covering letter clearly addressing the criteria outlined above together with your Curriculum Vitae including the contact details as well as after hour contacts for referees should be submitted to the Principal The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date.

About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle

The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
 
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
 
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
 

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