Secondary Teaching Position - Religion and HSIE
St Francis Xavier's College
Hamilton
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | HAMILTON St Francis Xavier's College | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Full Time | |
| Description | St Francis Xavier’s College is a Year 11-12 co-educational senior school located in Hamilton. Duties include being part of the HSIE and Religion Faculties. Teaching duties across both Year 11 and Year 12 including: • Ancient History; • Studies of Religion; • Studies in Catholic Thought; • Other HSIE courses. As well as supporting the Wellbeing program within the College. This position is a Maternity leave replacement with the possibility of continuing until end of term 3 2020. |
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| Position Requirements | • Qualified HSIE secondary teacher; • Demonstrated experience and a proven track record in delivering stage 6 HSIE (Years 11 and 12) Ancient History, other HSIE courses, Studies of Religion and Studies in Catholic Thought; • Proven capacity to improve student learning; • High-quality and engaging classroom-teaching skills which will enable students with a diverse range of needs to achieve their full potential; • Exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to professional practice for the intellectual, physical and social development needs of students; • The ability to successfully implement and evaluate curriculum initiatives in accordance with curriculum and standards framework; • Demonstrated 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 as a member of the school team; • A high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and other teachers. |
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| 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 D – Accreditation to Teach Religion; • 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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| Desirable Criteria | An ability to teach Religious Studies would be an advantage. | |
| CommencementStarts | 14/10/2019 | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 26 August, 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 |
| Julia Lederwasch (julia.lederwasch@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4961 2863 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Julia Lederwasch |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae (full personal and contact details of referees) should address the criteria as outlined above. 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 St Francis Xavier's College
- St Francis Xavier's College
- 286 Parkway Avenue, Hamilton
- New South Wales
- 2303
- Australia
St Francis Xavier’s College is a mixed, non-selective, Roman Catholic, independent secondary school in New South Wales, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school is situated in Hamilton, and has over 1,000 students on record.
St Francis Xavier’s College was founded in 1985 as a school to serve Catholic students in the local area. The school is currently being updated so that it can help fully cater for the needs of students with disabilities. The school is proud of its dedicated teaching staff who encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. It is registered with the NSW Educational Standards Authority and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), and the Catholic Schools Office of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese.
Principal
Br Robert Sutton
Facilities
St Francis Xavier’s College has modern learning facilities, including drama studios, hospitality kitchens, sports courts, well-stocked libraries and extensive outside grounds for sports.
Curriculum
The school focuses on offering a broad and balanced learning curriculum to suit the educational needs and requirements of the 21st century. There is also a purpose-built centre for pupils with additional learning needs, run by dedicated teaching staff. Community is a focal point at the school and throughout the year, various initiatives help to cement this, including a welcoming morning tea for new pupils joining.
School ethos
St Francis Xavier’s College is committed to providing students and teachers a safe and happy learning environment, promoting the values of respect, responsibility and equality. The secondary school aims to develop the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of all students so that they leave optimistic and prepared for their future lives.
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