<p><strong>Marist College Eastwood</strong><br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025<br /><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 14 August 2024<br /><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br /> <br /><br /><strong>About the College</strong><br /> <br />Marist College Eastwood is a vibrant Catholic Marist community dedicated to boys' education. Placing students at the heart of our efforts, our committed Marist staff takes pride in addressing the needs of our contemporary community.<br /><br />The Marist College Eastwood Strategic Implementation Plan-Our Marist Way-was developed through collaborative work and community consultation. We invite individuals to join and embrace our unique Catholic Marist community, one that proudly upholds the strong, traditional values and principles of boys' education while also embracing innovative approaches in curriculum and pedagogical delivery. With a deliberate focus on student achievement, teaching and learning methodologies, school wellbeing, faith development, and resource programs, we seek to attract candidates who will help foster 'A daring faith and dynamic education, developing strong minds and gentle hearts' in our students.<br /> <br /><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong><br /><br />The successful applicant will be a highly effective teacher who demonstrates the following:</p> <ul> <li>commitment to the Catholic Church and a strong sense of faith</li> <li>capacity to enliven the values of truth, empathy, excellence, curiosity and collaboration in students with regard to the Mission and Vision of Sydney Catholic Schools</li> <li>strong leadership of learning and teaching, setting high expectations for every learner in the school, including students, staff and self</li> <li>ability to foster collaborative relationships and effective communication with faculty staff, students, parents and external organisations</li> <li>an ability to think creatively, demonstrating an innovative mindset transforming ideas into action</li> <li>exemplary understanding of quality assessment</li> <li>differentiated pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning centred on the needs of all students, including an understanding of Gifted education and Diverse Learners</li> <li>excellent knowledge of NESA requirements and NSW CAPA curriculum</li> <li>ability to actively support the College's scholastic initiatives and promote its innovation in light of the Strategic Plan</li> <li>a willingness to undertake leadership mentoring and training from peers and develop and demonstrate strong professional relationships with colleagues</li> <li>commitment to ongoing professional development and faith formation</li> <li>applying strategic thinking to develop and teach an inclusive and positive culture of improvement, innovation and change</li> <li>strategically leading improvement in teaching and learning using evidence-based research, data, curriculum and contextual knowledge</li> <li>actively promoting the relationship between student wellbeing and learning growth</li> <li>analysis of student learning data that demonstrates value adding to student learning outcomes</li> <li>recognising and celebrating the achievements of individuals and the team</li> <li>ability to create and maintain an inclusive and supportive environment where students and staff are able to reach their potential</li> <li>ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate a focus on attention to detail</li> <li>teaching across multiple disciplines, particularly Visual Arts.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /><br />In joining Marist College Eastwood, you will be joining<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/about-us"> Sydney Catholic Schools</a> (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. <br /> <br />SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 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.<br /> <br />In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>remuneration package valued at up to $136,142. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $122,100. Salary calculated on averaged conditions. Work during school-term only. Not required to work in school holidays</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br /> <br />Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal and your last principal.</li> </ul> <p>The cover letter will need to reflect the key selection criteria for the position. All teachers at Marist College Eastwood are expected to demonstrate high order ICT skills, and a willingness for further skill development, for teaching and administration purposes. Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br /> <br />If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br /> <br /><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. <br /><br /><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br />This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br /><br /><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em></p>