Primary Classroom Teacher

St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney (see more jobs from this school)

Sydney, NSW 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 October 2024



<p><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney</strong><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Term 1, 2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 9 October 2024<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full time, Permanent<br><strong>Number of Positions:</strong> 2<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney is a prestigious Catholic institution with a rich history of academic excellence and faith-based education, and is excited to announce a new chapter in its legacy. As part of our commitment to nurturing young minds, we are expanding to include Kindergarten to Year 2 and transitioning into a coeducational K-12, dual-campus school. This expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey, offering the opportunity for a broader community of students to experience our high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment.<br><br>Our school is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of each student, providing an enriching curriculum that blends academic achievement with spiritual growth, creativity, and a strong sense of community.&nbsp;<br><br>As we grow, we invite passionate and innovative educators to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our College and its students. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, faith-filled environment, we invite you to apply for the role of Primary Teacher. Experience in teaching Kindergarten is an advantage.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br><br>The successful applicant will join the school with a focus on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging.<br><br><strong><u>We are seeking to appoint two outstanding and experienced Primary School Teachers, to commence on Friday, 31 January 2025.</u></strong>&nbsp;<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br>As a Primary classroom teacher you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.<br><br>To excel in this role, you will be able to:</p><ul><li>create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of student</li><li>demonstrate sound knowledge in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies</li><li>utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress</li><li>employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback</li><li>support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li><li>demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li><li>integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.</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><li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the following:</p><ul><li>current CV</li><li>cover letter</li><li>three referees, including your current employer/principal.</li></ul><p>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>&nbsp;<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><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>