Language Teacher (Preferably Italian or another language area)
Teaching Subject:
Italian
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 2 February 2025
<p><strong>Marist College Eastwood</strong> <br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Term 1, Negotiable <br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Sunday, 2 February 2025 <br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time or 5 days a week with two half days, Permanent <br><br><i><strong>We welcome applications from recent graduates as well.</strong></i><br><br><strong>About the College</strong><br><br>Marist College Eastwood is a vibrant Catholic Marist community dedicated to boys' education. Placing students at the heart of our efforts, our committed Marist staff takes pride in addressing the needs of our contemporary community.<br><br>The Marist College Eastwood Strategic Implementation Plan-Our Marist Way-was developed through collaborative work and community consultation. We invite individuals to join and embrace our unique Catholic Marist community, one that proudly upholds the strong, traditional values and principles of boys' education while also embracing innovative approaches in curriculum and pedagogical delivery. With a deliberate focus on student achievement, teaching and learning methodologies, school wellbeing, faith development, and resource programs, we seek to attract candidates who will help foster 'A daring faith and dynamic education, developing strong minds and gentle hearts' in our students.<br><br><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong><br><br><i>The successful applicant will be a highly effective teacher who demonstrates the following:</i></p><ul><li>commitment to the Catholic Church and a strong sense of faith</li><li>have the capacity to enliven the values of <strong>truth</strong>, <strong>empathy</strong>, <strong>excellence</strong>, <strong>curiosity</strong> and <strong>collaboration</strong> in students with regard to the Mission and Vision of Sydney Catholic Schools</li><li>qualified and experienced to Teach Year 8 Italian or one other language is essential</li><li>be able to demonstrate differentiated pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning</li><li>be willing to undertake continued professional development and faith formation</li><li>has a willingness to assist and lead students in extracurricular activities like performance and exhibitions</li><li>support the College's scholastic initiatives and promote its innovation in light of the Strategic Plan</li><li>be prepared to undertake leadership mentoring and training from peers and develop and demonstrate strong professional relationships with colleagues.</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></ul><p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>In joining Marist College Eastwood, you will be joining the <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/about-us">Sydney Catholic Schools</a> (SCS) system and 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 renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions. Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative, and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br>In addition, we offer:</p><ul><li>remuneration package valued at up to $140,226. Base salary ranges from $87,550 to $125,763 (Pro rata for part-time time)</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>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>The cover letter will need to reflect the key selection criteria for the position. All teachers at Marist College Eastwood are expected to demonstrate high order ICT skills, and a willingness for further skill development, for teaching and administration purposes<i>. </i><br><br>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.<br><br><i>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (<strong>02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).</strong></i><br><br><i><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong></i><br><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf"><i>Click here</i></a><i> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. </i><br><br><i><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong></i><br><i>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</i><br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>