Classroom Teacher - permanent full-time

Diocese of Broken Bay

Pennant Hills, NSW 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 November 2024


Eileen O'Connor Catholic School at Catholic Schools Broken Bay is seeking an energetic and passionate Classroom Teacher - Diverse Learning Needs on a permanent full-time basis for support class position based at Prouille Catholic Primary School, Wahroonga.

<p>Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) provides an inclusive approach for students with disability and diverse learning needs. This specific teaching role is made available as we broaden our learning offerings and inclusive model of education by providing class options for children with disability with a focus on strengths, to promote engagement, enable learning growth and ensure flourishing.<br><br>The new and upcoming <strong>Eileen O'Connor Catholic School </strong>(EOCS) at Tuggerah will provide quality education for students with a disability from kindergarten to Year 12 through a structure of a <strong>Base School </strong>and <strong>network of Support Classes</strong> in local parish schools facilitating the transition between base school and support classes and local parish school enrolment. Collaborating in the Mission, focusing on human flourishing, using Christ's example to serve, we believe that every child is a unique individual created by God and valued as an individual learner with strengths, gifts, and talents.<br><br>For more information, please visit the website at:<br><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.eocsdbb.catholic.edu.au/&amp;data=05|02|malik.ali@dbb.catholic.edu.au|95c75b5abc06421632bb08dccd701af0|f75637e9e6ec490b9a69bfcd7e0dafaf|0|0|638611128583945231|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|0|||&amp;sdata=C5rVDWBMgHdn7zFwwuTfdPacVU6gp05NhRX8RbLp4qE=&amp;reserved=0">Eileen O'Connor Catholic School (eocsdbb.catholic.edu.au)</a><br><br>EOCS is currently seeking an energetic and passionate <strong>Classroom Teacher - Diverse Learning Needs.</strong> The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and enjoy working in a dynamic and cohesive team.<br><br>This EOCS support class position will be based at <strong>Prouille Catholic Primary School, Wahroonga.</strong><br><br>This is a permanent full-time role to start on 30 January 2025.<br><br>Teachers of support classes for students with disability are entitled to an additional allowance in accordance with the <i>Enterprise Agreement.</i><br><br><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong><br><br>We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:</p><ul><li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education</li><li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face</li><li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work</li><li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts: </strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE</li><li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.</li></ul><p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the Diocese of Broken Bay</li><li>Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner</li><li>Current knowledge of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education</li><li>Current knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), its processes and obligation to schools</li><li>Develop, implement, assess, and monitor the individual plans for each student in the support class, including behaviour and personal care support plans.</li><li>Collaborate with CSBB teachers, Learning Partners and external health and wellbeing service providers to ensure students are engaged in learning with successful outcomes</li><li>Facilitate safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive behaviour for learning</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Successful experience in building the capacity of teachers to support children with disability</li><li>Committed to supporting student wellbeing.</li></ul><p>Applicants who are not currently working in a Broken Bay systemic school must have a 4-year training qualification or be enrolled to undertake further study that will provide them with a four-year trained qualification to be eligible to apply for any teaching position in the Diocese.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Accreditations</strong></p><ul><li>Practising Catholic and/or can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to, the ethos of the Catholic faith in an educational context¿</li><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications or working towards an initial teacher education program in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement</li><li>NESA accredited as Proficient or working towards Proficient accreditation</li><li>Accredited to be a teacher of Religious Education or in the process of completing RE accreditation (applicable for Primary teachers)</li><li>Valid Working with Children Check¿</li></ul><p><strong>About us, our Vision and our Towards 2025 Strategy</strong><br><br>Our Vision is to provide <i>'authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion'</i>. The Vision is underpinned by our exciting and robust Towards 2025 Strategy which places students at the centre of everything we do, and which brings schools and Parishes together to work as one. The Towards 2025 Strategy commits our system of schools to be at least as good as the very best, to maximise the learning growth of every student, and to inspire hearts and minds to know Christ and love learning. Covering an expansive geographical area which includes the Central Coast and Sydney's Northern Beaches and North Shore, Catholic Schools Broken Bay is a system serving 44 Catholic Schools with around 17,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.<br><br>Further information about teaching in the Diocese can be found on our website:<br><br><a href="http://www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au/">www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au</a><br><br><strong>How do I apply?</strong><br><br>Applications should include:</p><ul><li>A Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and</li><li>A current Resume</li><li>A valid working with children check for paid employment purpose</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>To Apply -&gt; </strong><a href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psc/CGPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=1&amp;JobOpeningId=4968&amp;PostingSeq=1"><strong>CLICK HERE!</strong></a><br><br><br><br>The last date for submission of applications is <strong>1 November 2024</strong></p><p><br><br>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.<br><br><strong>New position on COVID-19 vaccinations</strong><br><br>Given the current management of risks associated with COVID-19 in the community, and the gradual wind-back of some settings, CSBB has decided to no longer require all staff to be fully vaccinated, effective 19 September 2022. Staff who are not vaccinated will be required to wear masks when working with children at greater risk of serious illness owing to a medical condition and/or physical disability.<br><br><i>Catholic Schools Broken Bay promotes a culture of safety and care for children and young people. The Diocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter provides overarching principles that ensure children and young people are at the centre of the work we do and that every child and young person is encouraged to have a voice and participate in their community to their fullest potential. All employees must be aware of the Diocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter and be committed to organisational child safe standards and practice. Successful applicants for child-related roles must meet the requirements of the Working with Children Check.</i></p>