<p><strong>Expression of Interest - 2025 Teaching Positions</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Our College is situated in a beautiful 20-hectare bush setting, 7kms from Ballarat CBD.  We have a supportive and friendly work culture which balances professionalism with care and compassion.</p><p>Damascus College has entered an exciting time of growth and expansion. In 2025 the College will launch its St Brendan&#39;s Dunnstown, campus where our year 8 students will experience a term of three immersive learning projects focusing on developing leadership, stewardship, and social justice.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Positions</strong></p><p>We are now inviting <strong>Expressions of Interest</strong> from collaborative, innovative and passionate teachers to join us on our journey.   </p><p>We are seeking new and experienced teachers across all subject areas from Years 7 – 12, to commence at the start of next year.  As part of this exciting phase of development, Damascus College is seeking passionate educators wanting to learn and develop and meet the needs of all learners.  We are seeking educators in the following areas: Religious Education; Languages – French, Maths &amp; Science.</p><p>Potential for leadership positions.</p><p>If you are interested in joining our dynamic Catholic learning community and believe you have the attributes to guide our students and staff as they “Live In the light of Christ”, please refer How to apply below. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Capacity to contribute positively to and lead student engagement in the ethos of Damascus College as a Catholic school in the Mercy tradition;</li><li>Appropriate qualifications, educational experiences and demonstrated understanding and success in implementing data-informed contemporary learning and teaching strategies in relevant specialisation(s)</li><li>Capacity to demonstrate exemplary universal classroom practice, learner engagement and student management competencies</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the capacity to develop productive and caring relationships with students, parents, and staff </li><li>Demonstrated high-level proficiency in organisational and ICT skills to enact all Learning and Teaching curriculum, assessment and learner administration responsibilities at an expected professional standard</li><li>Commitment to professional development and a willingness to undertake training as required in various settings including collaborative professional practice teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p> </p><p>For an application to be considered, it is essential that applicants include:</p><p>(1) a Cover Letter</p><p>(2) a Response to the “About You” Key Selection Statement as listed above </p><p>(3) a detailed resume and</p><p>(4) a completed College Application Form (as listed on our website) www.damascus.vic.edu.au</p><p><strong>All applications are to be sent through to </strong><a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;damascus.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>recruitment&#64;damascus.vic.edu.au</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Applications Close 9am Monday 19 August 2024 </strong></p><p><i>Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees of and volunteers to the College must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care. </i></p><p><i>Damascus College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land the Wadawurrung people. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.</i></p>