Secondary Teacher - Science
St Clare's High School
Taree
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | TAREE St Clare's High School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Full Time | |
| Description | St Clare's High School Taree is looking for a full time Science Teacher to join the team on a permanent basis! • Join an inclusive and well-rounded High School educating students in Manning Valley area. • New open plan learning centre for students in 2019 with an upgrade to student facilities! • Be a part of a school with 600 student that strives for academic excellence and encourages successful and confident learners. • Make an impact on the students of St Clare’s and the wider local community of Taree! St Clare's was established in 1971 as a systemic, coeducational, regional high school catering for students from Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester parishes. It continues a tradition of quality secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes Region which commenced in 1926, at Taree, by the Sisters of St Joseph. St Clare’s excellent standing in the local community and its consistently high academic results are directly attributable to the positive relationships staff form with students. |
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| Position Requirements | • A relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education; • Ability to teach in the relevant curriculum area/s; Experience in teaching Year 11 & Year 12 Sciences, Biology and Chemistry is an advantage; • High level knowledge of the relevant key learning area/s and a proven capacity to improve student learning; • Effective classroom management and teaching skills 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; • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and other teachers; • Use of interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with students, school staff and the wider community; • Willingness to fulfil the requirements of the CSO Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy. |
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| Essential Criteria | • Current NESA Accreditation and Paid Working With Children Check (WWCC); • Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; • Completion of Anaphylaxis training; • Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead 2018 - formerly the Faith Education Accreditation (FEA) Policy 2012; • Current Accreditation at Category B – Accreditation to Teach (Teaching staff who do not teach Religion) or willingness/working towards this accreditation. |
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| CommencementStarts | 28/01/2020 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 02 December, 2019 | |
| 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 |
| Peter Nicholls (peter.nicholls@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 6552 3300 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Peter Nicholls |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | Benefits including:
• a corporate fitness program; • employee assistance program (EAP); • paid parental leave; • training and staff development programs; • access to long service leave after just five years; • opportunity for leasing motor vehicles; and • 9.5 per cent superannuation. To apply: Please provide your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria directly to Principal – Peter Nicholls: Peter.Nicholls@mn.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Monday 2nd December 2019, 12.00pm |
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About St Clare's High School
- St Clare's High School
- Davis Street, Taree
- New South Wales
- 2430
- Australia
St Clare’s High School is a mixed, secondary, independent, mainstream, Roman Catholic high school in Taree, New South Wales. The school has approximately 740 pupils enrolled and caters to students between Year 7 and Year 12.
St Clare’s High School was founded in 1926, overseen by the Sisters of St Joseph, Lochinvar, and initially only catered to secondary school students. Due to its growing student population it opened a new secondary school, Rosary High, in 1962. A third building was built on the present site and was called Taree Catholic High School. In 1986, the school was renamed St Clare’s High School.
Principal
Peter Nicholls
Facilities
Facilities at Clare's include a learning centre, covered outdoor learning area and basketball courts. The school puts technology first with internet access and computers a must-have.
Curriculum
The curriculum prepares pupils for the award of the Record of School Achievement and the Higher School Certificate according to regulations outlined by the BOASTES. R.E. is compulsory for all years and is supplemented by the key learning areas: English, maths, science, HSIE, technology, languages and P.E. In Year 11 and 12, pupils work toward their HSC examination while VET courses are also offered. Extra-curriculars include choir, band, sports and the creative and performing arts.
School ethos
The school is Catholic, first and foremost, and works hard to commit to Christian values. It aims to provide a ‘rich learning environment, based on Gospel values, that produces citizens who are committed to achieving their best and creating a world where others may do the same’.
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