<p><i>Established in 1879, St Aloysius' 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> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p><strong>Mandarin Teacher (Contract)</strong></p> <p>St Aloysius' 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. &nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>We Offer</strong></p> <p>At St Aloysius' 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.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</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> &nbsp;</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:&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</p> <p>Only applications received via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@staloysius.nsw.edu.au?subject=Mandarin%20Teacher%20%28Contract%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@staloysius.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Mandarin%20Teacher%20%28Contract%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@staloysius.nsw.edu.au?subject=Mandarin%20Teacher%20%28Contract%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@staloysius.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;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>