<p> </p> <p><strong>St Ursula's College Kingsgrove</strong> <br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025 <br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Friday, 13 December 2024 <br /><strong>Capacity: </strong>Part-Time, Temporary <br /> <br /><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong> <br /> <br />Be part of <strong>St Ursula's College Kingsgrove</strong><strong>'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.<br /> <br /><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">At St Ursula's College, we have a strong commitment to building a sense of belonging. We want each member of our community to experience the joy, hope, peace and strength that comes from a living Catholic faith in the Ursuline tradition. Like St Angela, we believe education can be life-changing. Our great hope is to instil in each of our girls a deep, lifelong love of learning. We work hard to foster a culture that enriches each student's life. We want to open their eyes and awaken their curiosity and wonder so they can pursue new possibilities and develop bold aspirations.</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.<br /> <br /><strong>About You</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">You will be joining our innovative Diverse Learning department in this part-time (0.8FTE), temporary position (days to be negotiated once timetable finalised). As a <strong>Learning Support Teacher</strong>, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high-quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.</p> <p dir="ltr">Selection criteria:</p> <ul> <li>ability to work across the Years (7-12) to devise appropriate support programs for individual students</li> <li>create and maintain an effective partnership with families and carers to support and improve students' achievement and personal development</li> <li>mentor and coach teachers to make appropriate adjustments or interventions for students at the point of need</li> <li>coordinate the personalised planning process and collaborate with teachers and stakeholders on developing personalised plans for students</li> <li>demonstrate knowledge of the administrative requirements pertaining to National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and NESA Disability Provisions</li> <li>collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to respond to the needs of students</li> <li>collaborate with teachers and Learning Support Officers to provide educational support for identified students</li> <li>support teachers in the creation and implementation of engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students</li> <li>commit to Catholic Education and a clear understanding of the ethos of Catholic Schools.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">To excel in this role you will possess:</p> <ul> <li>relevant Learning Support /Special Needs qualification or recent work experience (would be beneficial but not essential)</li> <li>a sound understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act and the Disability Standards for Education</li> <li>working knowledge of the NCCD Framework and Personalised Learning Plan process</li> <li>demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with families, students and colleagues including the use of appropriate interpersonal skills</li> <li>demonstrated organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail</li> <li>supportive of College aims, initiatives, policies and practices</li> <li>excellent administration, organisation and interpersonal skills.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">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"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</span></a>.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong> <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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.<br /> <br />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 dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong><br /> <br />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>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.</li> </ul> <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. <br /> <br />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).<br /> <br /><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. <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.<br /> <br /><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em></p>