<p>Teachers at St Peter Julian Eymard are committed to the learning and wellbeing of the students they teach and make a significant contribution to the communities in which they work. They respect the individuality, capacity and backgrounds of their students and maintain high expectations for student learning.</p><p>Teachers are committed to the continuous development of their professional knowledge and practice. They work collaboratively, using research and evidence derived from theory and practice, to improve education and build effective communities of learners.</p><p>Teachers share an essential and privileged responsibility with parents and communities to care for all young people, and to discover and develop their potential to learn independently and critically throughout their lives. St Peter Julian Eymard teachers make a difference</p><p>At St Peter Julian Eymard teachers are expected to:</p><p> know how students learn and how to teach them effectively based on the Science of Learning </p><p> know the content they teach</p><p> know their students</p><p> plan and assess using data for effective learning</p><p> create and maintain a safe and challenging learning environment</p><p> use a range of teaching strategies and resources to engage students in effective learning</p><p> reflect on and improve their professional knowledge and practice</p><p> are active members of their profession</p><p>St Peter Julian Eymard teachers are team members. They work collaboratively with colleagues; they seek out and are responsive to advice about educational issues affecting their teaching practice. They communicate effectively with their students, colleagues, parents/carers and community members. They behave professionally and ethically in all forums. St Peter Julian Eymard teachers have a deep understanding of the wellbeing of each student and strive to improve student’s outcomes by delivering an exciting, personalised and rigorous curriculum to prepare them for the 21st century.</p>