Secondary teacher

Our Lady of The Sacred Heart College Kensington (see more jobs from this school)

KENSINGTON, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Mathematics

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 June 2024


Offering quality Catholic Education in a well-supported environment Bring your passion for teaching to the Kensington Community Full-time, temporary opportunity

<p><b>About the school </b></p><p>Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Kensington is a Community of the Heart; living and learning together to provide a holistic education for every young woman who wishes to pursue academic excellence, be brave and confidently extend themselves in and out of the classroom. </p><p>The College is preparing our young women for an unknown future and this calls for a future-focused school, one that provides a learning environment that develops faith-filled, adaptive thinkers who influence our society for the greater good. In an environment of growth and opportunity, our young women are offered dynamic, organic and interconnected learning experiences as we seek out opportunities to partner with industry, agencies and tertiary institutions, so students are engaged in active, authentic, inquiry-based learning experiences. </p><p><b>What we offer </b></p><p>In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 17 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.</p><p><b>In addition, we offer: </b></p><ul><li>competitive salary range of $91,413 - $135,977 (subject to accreditation level and teaching experience), and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually </li><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students </li><li>ongoing professional development and support </li><li>generous Employee Referral Program </li><li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including voice care programs </li><li>flexible working arrangements. </li></ul><p><b>About you </b></p><p>As a Mathematics teacher you will be innovative, highly skilled and passionate. You will play a vital part in developing and implementing effective lesson plans to ensure high-quality student learning and engagement. </p><p>The successful candidate will: </p><ul><li>A working understanding of, and overt commitment to the ethos of a Catholic School in the tradition of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. </li><li>Secondary Mathematics teaching qualifications. </li><li>Demonstrated experience teaching Mathematics to secondary school students. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to design inquiry based learning experiences where students exercise choice to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. </li><li>Ability to use diagnostic data, summative data and formative data, including observations, annotations and work samples, to inform ‘next steps’ for students. </li><li>Regularly provide students with feedback as part of the teaching and learning cycle. </li><li>Demonstrated deep understanding of curriculum and pedagogy and how these underpin successful engagement and learning. </li><li>Be open to growth and development through professional learning experience which includes classroom observations. </li><li>Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular aspects of the College. </li></ul><p><b>You will have attained: </b></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>Gilda Pussich (Principal) </p><p>Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Kensington </p><p><a href="mailto:careers&#64;olshkensington.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">careers&#64;olshkensington.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>Competitive Salary of $91,413 - $135,977 excluding superannuation (depending on experience) - payscale is reflective of the applicant&#39;s teaching experience and in accordance with the Sydney Catholic Schools Secondary Work Practices Agreement 2020-2021. https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package</p><p><b>Closing date: </b>Wednesday, 5 June 2024</p><p><b>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety </b></p><p>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ydDkySwo9YX_KsXjFro08t9OXY7S2dZ/view" rel="nofollow">here </a>to access SCS&#39; 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>**SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p> </p><p> </p>
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<p>Please forward a letter of application addressing succinctly the Key Selection Criteria and Curriculum Vitae (CV)  addressed to the Principal, Ms Gilda Pussich, to careers&#64;olshkensington.catholic.edu.au</p><p>Applications should include the names of two referees who may be contacted as part of the short listing process. Your referees should be in a position to speak about your current experience. Please also attached the completed Employment Application Form.</p><p>To be employed as a teacher in a Sydney Catholic School, all applicants must first obtain classification and accreditation through the Teacher Application process online at:</p><p><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/register" rel="nofollow">SCS Registration to Teach</a><br /></p>