<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>Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is an all-girls secondary school that consistently attains high levels of academic excellence. We are 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>Our school is part of Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) which continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with over 150 schools, more than 71,000 students,10,000 staff and a large alumni community.</p><p>The College is seeking a dynamic, innovative and collaborative Religious Education Teacher to join our Religious Education faculty and College. </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applications are invited from dynamic educators for the position of Religious Education Teacher. </p><p>As a Religious Education Teacher, you will be innovative, highly skilled and passionate. You will have excellent communication skills and classroom experience in supporting students. This role will involve teaching mainly Stage 4 and 5 Religious Education with Stage 6 Studies in Catholic Thought. </p><p>This is a Temporary, Full-time teaching position starting immediately (ASAP).</p><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria:</strong></p><p>All applications must address the following Selection Criteria. The Selection Criteria for the Religious Education Teacher position requires the applicant to explain, and provide examples if relevant, of:</p><ol><li>A working understanding of, and overt commitment to the mission, purpose and ethos of a Catholic School in the tradition of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart</li><li>Secondary Religious Education teaching qualifications, with preferably Category D Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in SCS</li><li>Demonstrated experience teaching Religious Education to secondary school students is desirable</li><li>Stage 6 Studies in Catholic Thought teaching experience is desirable</li><li>Clear understanding of curriculum and pedagogy and how these underpin successful engagement and learning especially in the education of girls</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to design engaging and differentiated learning experiences </li><li>Exemplary classroom practice, utilising a range of effective contemporary pedagogies including digital technology as an enabler and accelerator for student and teacher learning</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>Ability to enhance social skills and nurture the growth of enterprise skills including critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration for each student</li><li>Excellent classroom management skills</li><li>Effective interpersonal, communication and technology skills</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></ol><p><strong>You will have attained:</strong></p><ul><li>a Tertiary qualification in Education</li><li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li><li>an Employee ID registration number with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) or a commitment to Register to Teach in SCS.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process:</strong></p><p> Please submit the following, through email, addressed to the Principal, Ms Gilda Pussich:</p><ul><li>cover letter addressing the success criteria for the position</li><li>current resume</li><li>three referees, including name and contact details (At least one referee from your current employment, preferably the Principal).</li></ul><p><strong>Email:</strong> <strong>careers&#64;olshkensington.catholic.edu.au</strong></p><p>Please note that candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.</p><p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong></p><p>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1moHWv3A7WHapPQqPo5_J5QWsAk0pAJzi/view?usp&#61;sharing" 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>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</p><p>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment</p><p><strong>Attachments</strong></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QZr9lK0Uje53TVjX1IN4aUK_nGSB47e5/view?usp&#61;sharing" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>Employment Application Form</u></strong></a></p>