<p><strong>Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain</strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Wednesday, 6 November 2024&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Temporary&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong>&nbsp;<br><br>Be part of <strong>Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain'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.</p><p><strong>About Our School</strong></p><p>Fr John Therry Catholic Primary is a two-stream K - 6 co-educational Catholic School situated in Balmain. We are committed to delivering a Catholic education that is underpinned by the Good Samaritan Tradition.</p><p>We invite collaborative and energetic educators to apply for the temporary full-time position that will begin in 2025. This position will be for a classroom teacher.</p><p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p><p>In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</u></a>, 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In addition, we offer:</p><ul><li>remuneration package valued at up to $136,142. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $122,100</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></p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wishes to be a part of a committed team.</p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><ul><li>a commitment to supporting the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li><li>an openness to ongoing learning, improvement and feedback</li><li>commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>sound knowledge of K-6 Curriculum and the application of contemporary effective learning pedagogies</li><li>skill in utilising formative and summative assessments to drive student progress</li><li>effective classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li><li>confidence in integrating 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"><u>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</u></a>.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><ul><li>current CV</li><li>cover letter</li><li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note, A system upgrade will take place from 5PM on Friday, 25 October until 7AM on Monday, 28 October 2024. During this period please send through your application directly to </strong><a href="mailto:kevin.bryson@syd.catholic.edu.au"><strong><u>kevin.bryson@syd.catholic.edu.au</u></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p><p>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).</p><p><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"><u>Click here</u></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.</p><p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br><br><br><br>&nbsp;</p>