<p><strong>St Bernard’s Catholic School, Berowra Heights was originally set up by the Sisters of Mercy. The school is situated on the outskirts of Sydney’s north and has a current enrolment of&nbsp;465 students.&nbsp;</strong><br><br><strong>The Vision of St Bernard's Catholic School is to be a welcoming community committed to quality teaching and learning where each of us will be inspired to grow in faith, hope, love, respect, justice and joy.</strong></p> <p><i><strong>This is a&nbsp;temporary part-time role&nbsp;(7 hours per fortnight) until 27 January 2027. During this engagement, the successful candidate will be required to work Friday of every week.&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong><br><br> We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay:&nbsp;</strong>We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education</li> <li><strong>More time:&nbsp;</strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:</strong>&nbsp;Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts:&nbsp;</strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong>&nbsp;we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>A commitment to supporting a positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for children</li> <li>A commitment and interest to support students with special learning needs</li> <li>Ability to assist in teaching under the direction and general supervision of a teacher</li> <li>Support students with their individualised learning plans in specific areas and report student progress</li> <li>Ability to assist with the selection and preparation of teaching resources to meet student needs and interest</li> <li>A commitment to excellence in pedagogy</li> <li>An understanding of the needs of students who require individual and classroom support</li> <li>Ability to carry out individual self-help programs to develop independent living skills in students</li> <li>Ability to supervise groups of students other than classroom situations and on playgrounds</li> <li>The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</li> <li>Excellent communication and IT skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Practising Catholic and/or can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to, the ethos of the Catholic faith in an educational context</li> <li>Valid Working with Children Check</li> <li>First Aid Certificate</li> </ul> <p><strong>About us</strong><br><br> We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy,&nbsp;<i>Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith</i>. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.</p> <p><strong>How do I apply?</strong><br><br> Applications should include:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and</li> <li>A current resume</li> </ul> <p>Application Closing Date: COB, Monday, 20th April 2026.&nbsp;</p> <p><br><strong>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.</strong><br><br><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i></p>