<p><strong>Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill</strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Term 1, 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Friday, 31 January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Part-Time, Temporary</p><p><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong></p><p>Be part of <strong>Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill'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.</p><p><strong>About Our School</strong></p><p>At Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill, we take pride in providing exceptional Catholic education within a nurturing and supportive community. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to inspire and guide our students toward excellence while thriving in a collaborative and engaging workplace culture.<br><br>We are celebrated for our vibrant and strong Catholic community, where students are empowered to live, learn, and shine. With a strong focus on learning diversity, we offer children the opportunity to explore their interests and excel. Our social justice programs foster faith formation and our close partnership with parents and the parish allows us to live out the values of faith, hope, courage and generosity in everything we do.</p><p><strong>Position Highlights</strong></p><p>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>This <strong>part-time</strong> role is scheduled to commence <strong>Term 1, 2025</strong>. We welcome applications from recent graduates as well.</p><p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p><p>In joining<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"> <u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</u></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>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.</p><p>In addition, we offer:</p><ul><li>remuneration package valued at up to $140,226. Base salary ranges from $87,550 to $125,763</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>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Drama and Music Teacher to inspire and nurture creativity in our students. In this role, you will ensure every student reaches their full potential through innovative, collaborative, and engaging pedagogy. The successful candidate will design and deliver dynamic drama and music lessons aligned with the NSW Curriculum, fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment. This position encompasses planning, teaching, assessing, and reporting on student outcomes for K-6.<br><br>To thrive in this role, you will:</p><ul><li><strong>design engaging learning experiences</strong><ul><li>create and implement rigorous, planned learning activities that cater to the diverse needs of students</li></ul></li><li><strong>demonstrate curriculum expertise</strong><ul><li>showcase strong knowledge in developing a K-6 Curriculum and applying effective teaching strategies</li></ul></li><li><strong>deliver high-quality lessons</strong><ul><li>develop and present inspiring drama and music lessons that meet syllabus outcomes and foster a love for the arts</li></ul></li><li><strong>utilise assessment for growth</strong><ul><li>use formative and summative assessments to monitor and drive student progress, setting challenging objectives</li></ul></li><li><strong>foster a positive classroom environment</strong><ul><li>create a safe, inclusive, and respectful space that encourages active participation and collaboration</li></ul></li><li><strong>exhibit outstanding classroom management</strong><ul><li>maintain a well-ordered classroom with a strong focus on student wellbeing</li></ul></li><li><strong>enhance learning through technology</strong><ul><li>integrate digital tools to enrich contemporary learning experiences</li></ul></li><li><strong>collaborate professionally</strong><ul><li>work with colleagues to design and implement interdisciplinary projects, leveraging drama and music to enhance other areas of learning</li></ul></li><li><strong>contribute to school life</strong><ul><li>participate actively in staff meetings, professional development, and school events such as concerts, assemblies, leading lunch clubs and productions</li></ul></li><li><strong>showcase student achievements&nbsp;</strong><ul><li>organise and direct school performances, concerts and events to highlight students' skills and accomplishments</li></ul></li><li><strong>administer the amadeus program</strong><ul><li>manage the administration of the Amadeus program in collaboration with the school administration team</li></ul></li><li><strong>support a Catholic school environment</strong><ul><li>uphold and contribute to the school's Catholic ethos, fostering inclusivity and respect for cultural and religious traditions.</li></ul></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><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"> <u>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</u></a>.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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) your last principal.</li></ul><p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p><p>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><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view"><u>Click here</u></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p><p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p><p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>