<p>Loreto Normanhurst is a leading Catholic, independent day and boarding school for girls in Years 5-12. Working at Loreto Normanhurst means being part of a caring, faith-filled community rich in history and innovation, where professionalism and commitment to excellence are valued in every role.</p><p>Working at Loreto Normanhurst means belonging to a vibrant and supportive community of staff, students, parents and alumnae. We seek educators who share our commitment to the Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model (LNSGM) and are aligned with our School values.  Loreto Normanhurst offers a range of professional development opportunities to help our staff connect, grow and advance their careers, including cross faculty dedicated groups aimed to build pedagogy, workshops, courses and mentorship programs. </p><p><strong>About the Opportunity </strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Permanent Full Time Social Science Teacher commencing Term 1 2025 to work as part of a highly supportive faculty that is committed to innovative and high-quality teaching. </p><ul><li>Teach a range of subjects within Social Science but specifically Stage 6 Business Studies and Stage 5 Geography. </li><li>Create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students through varied teaching strategies and pedagogical practices.</li><li>All staff members at Loreto Normanhurst must participate in the Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model, which may mean being part of an Integrated Learning Team.</li><li>Develop and maintain collegial relationships within and beyond the faculty.</li><li>A commitment to pastoral care and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing of young women.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications, Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Hold relevant education qualifications including a current NESA accreditation.</li><li>Be confident in differentiating the curriculum in the classroom and committed to improving educational outcomes.</li><li>A genuine passion for and the ability to ignite a love of your subject in students across various stages. </li><li>Ability to use ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement.</li><li>Be a positive and collaborative contributor to a successful department committed to improving educational outcomes.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Work at Loreto Normanhurst</strong></p><ul><li>Fantastic opportunity to join a leading school in girls’ education.</li><li>Join a team that is committed to innovative and high-quality teaching.</li><li>Extensive professional development training and dedicated teacher planning time.</li><li>No Saturday Sport</li><li>Regular in-house professional learning opportunities such as TeachMeets, Open Learning Circles (OLCs) and the Saint Omer Program for graduate teachers. </li></ul><p><i>Applicants must submit a cover letter addressed to Ms Ugonotti, the Principal, a CV and copies of relevant qualifications or certifications. More information about this role and how to apply can be found on the School’s website: </i><a href="http://www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Closing Date – 10am Thursday 28 November 2024 </strong></p><p>All staff are expected to actively support the Catholic, and specifically Loreto, ethos of the school. Loreto Normanhurst supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing.  To create and maintain a child safe school, Loreto Normanhurst applies Child Safe Standards.</p><p>The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. </p>