<p><i>Established in 1879, St Aloysius&#39; College is a Catholic, Jesuit day school for boys from Year 3 to Year 12. Situated in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it has an enrolment of over 1300 students.</i></p><p><i>The College is conducted by the Society of Jesus and is part of a worldwide network of Jesuit primary and secondary schools and universities.</i><br /> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><strong>Mandarin Teacher (Contract)</strong></p><p>St Aloysius&#39; College is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate Mandarin Teacher to inspire and cultivate the linguistic excellence and cultural appreciation in our students. As a member of our experienced and dedicated Languages Department, you will utilise your expertise to teach Mandarin to primary (3-6) and secondary (7-12) school students.</p><p>This role is responsible for teaching students at all levels of proficiency (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) and is instrumental in cultivating a strong foundation in language skills, emphasising the importance of listening, reading, speaking and writing.  </p><p>Reporting to the Head of Languages, the successful candidate will demonstrate contemporary pedagogy and share a passion for innovation, developing and implementing innovative teaching programs that engage, enrich and inspire students learning. They will also create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment, conducive to meeting the educational needs of students, and demonstrate a deep commitment to the wellbeing of each student.</p><p>This is a fixed-term, full time parental leave position for the 2025 academic school year, offering an excellent opportunity for professional growth of a new graduate, or an experienced educator looking to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a vibrant learning community.</p><p> </p><p><strong>We Offer</strong></p><p>At St Aloysius&#39; we are a proud community with strong Ignatian traditions, committed to fostering an authentic sense of team, developing career pathways and offering a workplace culture, benefits and opportunities reflective of a contemporary work environment. </p><p>The College offers staff:</p><ul><li>Professional growth and career development opportunities through tailored programs for teaching, support and operational staff</li><li>Competitive remuneration, paying above MEA rates</li><li>Brand new learning and office facilities</li><li>Mentoring and coaching for early career and graduate teachers </li><li>Accreditation support for Experienced Teachers</li><li>Tertiary study and research grants</li><li>Student tuition fee discounts</li><li>Salary sacrifice options</li><li>Staff Wellbeing Program, inclusive of vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program and in-house counselling services</li><li>Access to aquatic and fitness centre facilities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To be considered for this position, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate:</p><ul><li>Commitment to the mission of Catholic education of boys in the Jesuit tradition;</li><li>Possess relevant primary and secondary teaching qualifications, specifically in Chinese Language (Mandarin) and eligibility to teach under the requirements of NESA and College policy;</li><li>Strong understanding of relevant curriculum requirements of the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) for Languages (Primary &amp; Secondary);</li><li>Understanding of how students learn languages, especially scripted and tonal languages;</li><li>Fluency in Mandarin language;</li><li>Ability to teach Years 3-6 or 7-9 Core and Prior learners in a mixed ability classroom is essential;</li><li>Ability to teach Years 10-12 Continuers/Extension is advantageous;</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with teachers in the development, implementation and evaluation of NESA based programs;</li><li>Proven ability to facilitate a warm, engaging and high-quality learning environment that meets the academic, social and emotional needs of all students;</li><li>High level of interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with staff, students, parents and the broader College community;</li><li>Excellent ICT skills and the ability to integrate technology into learning programs to improve educational outcomes;</li><li>Possess a valid Working with Children Check;</li><li>Strong commitment to child safeguarding principles.</li></ul><p><br /> </p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>For more information about the College, this opportunity, selection criteria and the application process please visit the College website: </p><p><a href="https://www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au/our-people/current-opportunities" rel="nofollow">https://www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au/our-people/current-opportunities</a> </p><p>Only applications received via <a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;staloysius.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">recruitment&#64;staloysius.nsw.edu.au</a> will be considered, and St Aloysius’ College reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.</p><p><i>St Aloysius’ College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.</i></p><p><strong>Applications Close:</strong> 12.00pm, Monday, 14 October 2024</p><p><a href="http://www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au</a></p>