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Secondary Teacher - Religious Studies & HSIE

Secondary Teacher - Religious Studies & HSIE

Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle

Lochinvar

Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Apply by:
12 March 2021

Job overview

Location LOCHINVAR St Joseph's College
Vacancy TypeTemporary Full Time
Description St Joseph's College, Lochinvar is seeking a temporary full time HSIE/ Religious Studies teacher to join the school community for Term 2, 2021 replacing a staff member who is taking leave.

St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12. The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness. The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.

Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces.
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.
Essential Criteria • Practising Catholic with a current Parish Priest Reference

• 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

• Demonstrated capacity to know students and how they learn

• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching and learning programs in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attaintment of their potential

• Thorough understanding of relevant syllabus documents and related content knowledge amd requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise 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.

• Capacity to contribute to the establishment of a staff wide culture of professional learning, reading and reflective practice.

• Commitment to an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment

• Evidence of well-developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills that are appropriate to engaging with students, parents and colleagues

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.
Desirable Criteria • Experience teaching stage 6 Studies of Religion and stages 4/5 HSIE
Starts19/04/2021
Finishing Date25/06/2021
Conditions of EmploymentSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.
Applications Close Friday 12 March, 2021
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 To apply: Please provide a letter of application (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to Principal – Patricia Hales: patricia.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees, (including an out of hours contact number) one of whom must be the person's current principal and/or area supervisor or consultant *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Applications close: 12th March 2021. 3:00pm
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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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