<p><b>About the school </b></p> <p>Eileen O’Connor Catholic College Lewisham is a co-educational K-12 College for students with mild and moderate intellectual disability as well as other complex learning needs. The College has built a strong reputation for the care and education of students and provides families from all over Sydney with a Catholic option for their child with additional needs. The College provides a supportive learning environment that embraces the use of technology and personalised learning that will prepare students for their future.</p> <p>The college offers small class settings (5-6 students) where classroom teachers work collaboratively with a full time Learning Support Officer. Full-time classroom teachers attract one day per week of professional planning time to support the design of quality learning for students.</p> <p><b>About you </b></p> <p>We are looking for a primary teacher who is passionate about educating students with mild and moderate intellectual disability. You will be responsible for working as part of a team to provide quality learning and opportunities for students to deepen their faith and practice.</p> <p>The successful applicant will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>knowledge of and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School</li> <li>ability to develop students' interests, abilities and coordination by way of creative activities</li> <li>ability to guide discussions and supervise work in class</li> <li>ability to prepare, administer and mark tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students' progress and recording the results</li> <li>ability to discuss individual progress and problems with students and parents, and seek advice from Student Counsellors and senior teachers</li> <li>ability to maintain discipline in classrooms and other school areas</li> <li>ability to participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops</li> <li>ability to liaise with parent, community and business groups</li> <li>ability to maintain class and scholastic records</li> <li>enthusiasm to be part of a school with a focus on building community.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>minimum two years full time teaching experience</li> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li>employee ID registration number with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) or a commitment to Register to Teach in SCS.</li> </ul> <p><b>Application Process: </b></p> <p>To apply please email your cover letter, resume, including three referees to:</p> <p>Deborah Bestulic (Principal)<br> Eileen O'Connor Catholic College, Lewisham<br><a href="mailto:deborah.bestulic@syd.catholic.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">deborah.bestulic@syd.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p>Competitive Salary of $85k-$123k pa plus superannuation (depending on experience) - payscale is reflective of the applicants teaching experience and in accordance with the Sydney Catholic Schools Secondary Work Practices Agreement 2020-2021.</p> <p>https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package</p> <p><b>Closing date: </b>23 December 2023</p> <p><b>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety </b></p> <p>Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p><b>Working With Children Check (WWCC) </b></p> <p>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>