<p>St Patrick’s College believes in the importance of language learning in order to foster global citizens. Our high-quality education in languages enables students to respond positively to the opportunities and challenges of this rapidly changing world.</p><p><strong>Permanent full-time position - Commence Term 1, 2025.</strong></p><p>We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Secondary Languages (Italian and French) Teacher for a permanent position. You will be committed to the achievement of excellence as a classroom teacher; a strong collaborator; and, confident in effective pedagogy and classroom management. With a thorough content knowledge and mastery of the curriculum, you will be someone who has proven success in delivering the best possible teaching practices and learning experiences.</p><p>This position will suit an experienced teacher or equally be a tremendous opportunity for a student nearing completion of their degree (final internship) or a recent graduate who wishes to work in a well-supported, experienced and collegial Languages faculty.</p><p>To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following essential selection criteria:</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.</li><li>Qualified to teach Italian - Stage 3 to Stage 6 with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.</li><li>Experience and/or willingness to teach French (Stage 3).</li><li>Willingness to teach in another KLA where required.</li><li>Committed to excellence as a classroom practitioner.</li><li>Ability to apply differentiation of curriculum in the classroom.</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website <a href="https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/" rel="nofollow">Working at SPC | St Patrick&#39;s College Strathfield</a></p><p>Your application should consist of:</p><p><strong>1.Cover letter</strong> (maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions:</p><p><strong>(a)</strong> What motivates you to want to become a teacher with St Patrick’s College, Strathfield?</p><p><strong>(b) </strong>How would you use your expertise to enrich the learning of our students?</p><p><strong>2.Current CV</strong> (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).</p><p><i>All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).</i></p><p>A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment.</p><p>Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment.</p><p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.</p><p><strong>Applications close 4:00 PM Monday 9 September 2024.</strong></p><p>General inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Risk and Governance by phoning 02 8705 9295.</p><p><i>The College reserves the right to interview applicants at any time and prior to the closing date for this position.</i></p><p>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</p><p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. </i></p><p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.</i></p>