Primary Teaching Position
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Merewether
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | MEREWETHER St Joseph's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Full Time | |
| Description | Full-time permanent primary teaching position at St Joseph's, Merewether | |
| Position Requirements | • must be able to fulfil the requirements of the Diocesan Faith Education Accreditation Policy.
• a relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education. • ability to teach in the primary curriculum area K-6. • high level knowledge of the relevant key learning area (K-6) and a proven capacity to improve student learning. • high quality classroom teaching skills in the area of ES1 - 3 which enable students with a diverse range of needs to achieve their full potential. • exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to professional practice and the intellectual, physical and social development of students. • ability to successfully implement and evaluate curriculum initiatives in accordance with curriculum and standards framework. • demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and commitment to ongoing professional learning. • commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities as a member of the school team. • high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and other teachers. • outstanding classroom practitioner with a good understanding of contemporary pedagogy including effective differentiation catering for diverse learning needs. • demonstrated ability to use data effectively for student growth • must be able to demonstrate positive relationships with students, staff, parents and clergy to work effectively as a member of a team. • demonstrate the capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and commitment to ongoing professional learning. • willingness to engage with the school community to enrich the educational context for students and work to promote the links between home, school and parish. |
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| Essential Criteria | Applicant must
• 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 D – Accreditation to Teach Religion. • be appropriately qualified as a four year trained primary teacher • be a practising Catholic and be able to teach Religious Education • must have a sound understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education • record current NESA and Working With Children number on application. • 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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| Desirable Criteria | • Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary teaching practices including innovative and creative delivery of learning.
• Demonstrate proven competency to work in collaborative team environments where the environment is recognised as fundamental to the learning process. • Possess a deep knowledge and understanding of the Stage 3 learner and can demonstrate success as an effective teacher to meet the learning needs of all students and achieve excellent results through best practice. OR • Possess a deep knowledge and understanding of the philosophies and the pedagogical approaches of the Early Learning Framework and show an ability to link the Framework to the NSW Syllabus documents to achieve best practice. |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/01/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 12 October, 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 |
| Diane Murphy (diane.murphy@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4961 2827 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Diane Murphy |
By post:
Principal (Acting) |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae should address the criteria as outlined above and include the contact details of your parish priest as well as after hour contacts for other referees. 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
- 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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