Casual Relief Teacher

St Anne's College, Kialla (see more jobs from this school)

KIALLA, VIC 


Secondary Teacher

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 30 September 2024


St Anne's College, Kialla is a dynamic learning community that combines Catholic Identity, wisdom and faith with dedicated, collaborative and inspired teaching. Committed to activating and nurturing life-long learners, the college implements an inquiry-based pedagogy throughout its three schools; the School of Wonder (F- Yr 4), the School of Innovation (Yr 5- Yr 9) and the School of Possibilities (Yr10- Yr 12).

<p><i>Casual relief teachers (CRT’s) are engaged by SCHOOL on a casual basis to temporarily replace absent&nbsp;teachers who may be on leave. Their primary responsibilities are to deliver the curriculum material&nbsp;provided by the absent teacher and to provide a duty of care to the students in the absence of the&nbsp;regular teacher.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Classroom Teacher works to ensure their priorities focus on quality teaching and learning, and the wellbeing of students and colleagues. This position is expected to maintain a high level of diverse educational methods designed to educate students whilst always adhering to the Australian Standards of Teaching.</p><p>The primary objective of the role is to:</p><ul><li>Develop a stimulating learning environment by using a variety of styles and approaches to cater for individual learnings needs</li><li>Support the Catholic ethos, traditions, and practices, and apply these in classroom activities</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Contemporary Teaching</p><ul><li>Develop a stimulating learning environment by using a variety of styles and approaches to cater for individual learning needs</li><li>Understand and adhere to state and national course requirements including the standards of professional practice – Australian Standards of Teaching – and the CECV</li><li>Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to effectively implement the curriculum set by the regular teacher.</li><li>Understand and implement the strategies outlined in the school collective commitments that have been developed to ensure school wide consistency in the curriculum areas of English and Mathematics.</li><li>Understand state and national course requirements.</li><li>Keep accurate records of student attendance.</li><li>Embrace the use of information and communications technologies to enhance learning.</li><li>Engage in learning progress discussions.</li><li>Monitor the progress of each student and provide meaningful and regular feedback to each student on their progress</li><li>Liaise with appropriate support staff in the implementation of the curriculum</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Pastoral Care and Child Safety</strong></p><ul><li>Be familiar with and comply with the organisations child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies relating to child safety.</li><li>Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students.</li><li>Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing</li><li>Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing</li><li>Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values.</li><li>Implement strategies which promote a health and positive learning environment.</li><li>Attend all school assemblies scheduled on the day of engagement.</li><li>Attend school liturgical celebrations scheduled on the day of engagement</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>Curriculum Development</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver the curriculum material provided by the absent teacher</li><li>Maintain a teaching focus on excellence in student learning outcomes Develop assessment instruments in a collaborative manner.</li><li>Effectively manage the classroom program</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>Catholic Identity</strong></p><ul><li>Instil in students a respect for each other in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ</li><li>Foster our Franciscan charism through intercession for those less fortunate and respect for all God’s Creation</li><li>Respectfully participate in all liturgical celebrations</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>Professional Development</strong></p><ul><li>Have current knowledge of curriculum initiatives in your teaching areas.</li><li>Commitment to ongoing professional development in your teaching areas of expertise</li><li>Support collegial learning by acting as a mentor or supervising and supporting a student teacher as required</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>Co-Curricular Involvement</strong></p><ul><li>Support and be involved in the co-curricular program.</li><li>Proactively encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities.</li><li>Act as a role model for participating students.</li><li>Keep accurate records of student attendance and participation within the co-curricular activity.</li><li>Create and maintain a safe environment in which students may enjoy their participation.</li><li>Oversee the provision and care of relevant equipment materials and first aid requirements</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>General and Administrative Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to a health and safe work environment for yourself and others and comply with all safe work policies and procedures.</li><li>Maintain currency of first aid, mandatory reporting and anaphylaxis training</li><li>Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to the physical and mental wellbeing</li><li>Attend all relevant school meetings and after school services/assemblies, sporting events, mass, community, and faith days as well as professional learning opportunities scheduled on the days the casual teacher is rostered.</li><li>Attend and be an active member of staff meetings, domain and year level team meetings as relevant to specific duties.</li><li>Participate in duty supervision as rostered and other supervision duties when required.</li><li>Demonstrate professional and collegiate relationships with colleagues.</li><li>Uphold the professional standards expected of a teacher.</li><li>Be open to shared learning opportunities for staff, students and the wider community through involvement in the school communities</li></ul><p>At St Anne’s College, we believe school is not only a place to nurture culture, but to create it, to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and relationships.</p><p>If you’re passionate, enthusiastic, creative, inspiring, and dedicated, we want to hear from you!</p><p>Apply now!</p><p><strong>Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)</strong></p><p>CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating&nbsp;19,750 students in large regional&nbsp;centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is&nbsp;a speciality.</p><p><strong>Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety</strong></p><p>CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.</p><p><i><strong>Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.</strong></i></p><p>If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website <a href="https://careers.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/jobs/search">here.</a>&nbsp;For application assistance, please review our application guide <a href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/downloads/key-documents/1213-ces-ltd-applicant-guide-120624%20">here</a>.</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1162/ton/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/492488/casual-relief-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>