<p><strong>St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah</strong><br><strong>Commencement Date: </strong>Friday, 31 January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 4 October 2024<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Temporary<br><br><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong><br><br>Be part of <strong>St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah's</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah is a community of the heart - a warm and welcoming school community that is inclusive and diverse. As committed and dedicated teachers, we ensure that our students are at the centre of everything we do.<br><br>Our established reputation is founded on student achievement and the provision of a range of extracurricular opportunities, where children discover their passion. Coupled with strong Catholic values and contemporary pedagogy, we have created a positive growth culture where students are nurtured, lifelong learning is valued and resilient, optimistic students work collaboratively and creatively together.<br><br>Our community is rich in tradition and cultural diversity where families and cultures unite in a dynamic and friendly way. We value and nurture the positive relationships that develop between students, families, staff and parish built on mutual respect and trust.<br><br>As a Catholic community, we value every opportunity to celebrate our faith through prayer, liturgy and the celebration of the Sacraments. Our Catholic beliefs and values permeate throughout school life.<br><br>Building positive relationships, where each student is known, safe and cared for, is central to our beliefs. The school community is united through our belief in our school motto, "Through Prayer and Work we Grow".<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>This full-time role is scheduled to commence on Friday, 31 January 2025<strong>.</strong> We welcome applications from recent graduates as well (if applicable).<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>In 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.&nbsp;<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>About You</strong><br><br>As a <strong>Diverse Learning Teacher</strong>, 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>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>demonstrate the ability and qualifications to work with students who with Diverse Learning Needs</li><li>demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support with the capacity to analyse data to create effective Student Learning Plans</li><li>apply differentiated pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning, with the ability to implement effective and adjusted programs to support student needs</li><li>demonstrate knowledge of the administrative requirements pertaining to National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and NESA Disability Provisions</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>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 (where applicable) your last principal and parish priest.</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><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.&nbsp;</i><br>&nbsp;</p>