<p><strong>Our Lady of Sacred Heart College Kensington</strong> <br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025 <br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Thursday, 28 November 2024 <br /><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Be part of <strong>Our Lady of Sacred Heart College Kensington's</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. The College is seeking a dynamic, innovative and collaborative Science Teacher to join our Science faculty and College. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington is a community of the heart; living and learning together to provide a holistic education for every young woman who wishes to pursue academic excellence, be brave and confidently extend themselves in and out of the classroom.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is an all-girls secondary school that consistently attains high levels of academic excellence. We are a future-focused school; one that provides a learning environment that develops faith-filled, adaptive thinkers who influence our society for the greater good. In an environment of growth and opportunity, our young women are offered dynamic, organic and interconnected learning experiences so students are engaged in active, authentic learning experiences</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Position Highlights</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The successful applicant will join the school with a focus on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging.</p> <p dir="ltr">This <strong>full-time, permanent </strong>role is scheduled to commence on <strong>Friday, 31 January 2025</strong>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</span></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 dir="ltr">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 dir="ltr">In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">remuneration package valued at up to $136,142. Base salary ranges from $85,000 to $122,100</li> <li dir="ltr">salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li dir="ltr">up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li dir="ltr">ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li dir="ltr">discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li dir="ltr">generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About You</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">As a <strong>Biology Teacher</strong>, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high-quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.</p> <p dir="ltr">To excel in this role, you will be able to:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students</li> <li dir="ltr">demonstrate the ability and qualifications to teach Stage 4 and 5 Science and Stage 6 Biology</li> <li dir="ltr">utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress</li> <li dir="ltr">employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback</li> <li dir="ltr">support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li dir="ltr">demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li> <li dir="ltr">integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Key Selection Criteria:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">All applications must address the following selection criteria. The selection criteria for the Science (Biology) Teacher position requires the applicant to explain, and provide examples if relevant, of:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">a working understanding of, and overt commitment to the mission, purpose and ethos of a Catholic School in the tradition of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart</li> <li dir="ltr">secondary Science teaching qualifications to Stage 6 Biology</li> <li dir="ltr">demonstrated experience teaching science to secondary school students</li> <li dir="ltr">qualifications and teaching experience in other Stage 6 Science courses are highly desirable</li> <li dir="ltr">a clear understanding of curriculum and pedagogy and how these underpin successful engagement and learning especially in the education of girls</li> <li dir="ltr">ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to design engaging and differentiated learning experiences</li> <li dir="ltr">exemplary classroom practice, utilising a range of effective contemporary pedagogies including digital technology as an enabler and accelerator for student and teacher learning</li> <li dir="ltr">the ability to use diagnostic data, summative data and formative data, including observations, annotations and work samples, to inform 'next steps' for students.</li> <li dir="ltr">ability to enhance social skills and nurture the growth of enterprise skills including critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration for each student</li> <li dir="ltr">excellent classroom management skills</li> <li dir="ltr">effective interpersonal, communication and technology skill</li> <li dir="ltr">openness to growth and development through professional learning experience which includes classroom observations</li> <li dir="ltr">willingness to be involved in extra-curricular aspects of the College.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>You will have attained:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li dir="ltr">eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">current CV</li> <li dir="ltr">cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the position</li> <li dir="ltr">three referees, including the name and contact details (at least one referees from your current employment, preferably the principal)</li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ADrucgACodg_46htEKDkf8zTBsTMBeMy/view?usp=drive_link"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> click here</span></a>.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Please note that candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p dir="ltr">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 dir="ltr"><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p dir="ltr"><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 dir="ltr"><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em></p>