<p><strong>Location: </strong>St Columba's Catholic College - Springwood</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The School&nbsp;</strong></p><p>St Columba’s strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, whilst ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education.&nbsp; Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, St Columba’s is fully equipped with the tools of today, whilst offering staff and students a tranquil setting for learning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The Organisation&nbsp;</strong></p><p>St Columba’s is proud to be part of the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). The Diocese is a system of 80 schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality Catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.</p><p><strong>Your duties will include but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>NESA Accreditation&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced</li><li>Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs to maximise student learning</li><li>Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback</li><li>Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development</li><li>Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students</li><li>Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning</li></ul><p><strong>Qualification &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications in Education</li><li>Recent Graduates encouraged to apply</li><li>NESA Accreditation</li><li>Statements of Service</li><li>Working with Children Check clearance (essential)</li><li>Exceptional communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION</strong></p><ul><li>A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal introducing yourself and outlining how you meet the position criteria</li><li>Your Resume outlining education and experience</li><li>The contact details of at least two referees</li></ul><p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD'S Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p><p>CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;</p><p>Successful Candidates for all positions at CSPD must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check">here</a>.</p>