Secondary Teaching Position - PDHPE/Community and Family Studies
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Lochinvar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | LOCHINVAR St Joseph's College | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Full Time | |
| Description | Classroom teaching duties as directed by the College Principal Maternity Leave Replacement St Joseph’s College Lochinvar currently offers a Catholic co-education for students from Years 7-11, however, from 2019 will move into full implementation of a 7-12 school structure. St Joseph’s was founded in 1883 by the Sisters of St Joseph and is situated 10 minutes west of Maitland and 40 minutes from Newcastle via the Hunter Expressway. | |
| Position Requirements | • relevant understanding of and support for the philosophy of Catholic education
• willingness to learn about and engage with the Josephite charism and integrate this charism into all aspects of professional practice • sound knowledge of the Stage 4/5 PDHPE syllabuses and Stage 6 Community & Family Studies Syllabus and associated requirements • thorough understanding of assessment processes and the importance of productive feedback • high level of proficiency as a classroom teacher • 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 • proven capacity to use technology as a tool to enhance learning • 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 • 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 |
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| Essential Criteria | • 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. |
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| CommencementStarts | 17/9/18 | |
| Finishing Date | 21/12/18 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2015. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 31 August, 2018 | |
| 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 |
| Patricia Hales (Trish.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4930 7291 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Patricia Hales |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter should address the criteria as outlined and contact details of your referees are to be included. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00 pm on the closing date. | |
About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
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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