<p><strong>Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Coolah<br> A Co-educational School Years K-6<br> Temporary, Full time Position (12 month contract)<br> Commencing: Term 1 2024</strong></p> <p><strong><br> About the Role<br></strong>We have an exciting opportunity for an approachable and caring Primary Classroom Teacher to join the supportive team at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Coolah, NSW. The teacher in a Catholic school is someone who can encourage development and nurture the personal, spiritual and educational growth of each and every student.</p> <p>We are seeking a Teacher who has an understanding of and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:</p> <ul> <li>Creating a learner-centered, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.</li> <li>Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.</li> <li>Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.</li> <li>Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.</li> <li>Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.</li> <li>Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.</li> <li>Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You<br></strong>The new Primary Teacher will enrich the experiences of our students through contemporary teaching experience, relevant qualifications and:</p> <ul> <li>Capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice in a professional learning team.</li> <li>The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation</li> <li>The ability to develop positive relationships in the classroom based on mutual respect, patience and understanding</li> <li>Up to date knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for all stages in your KLA area<strong><br><br></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our Offer<br></strong>Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.&nbsp; Some benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development</li> <li>Positive, engaging, and supportive culture</li> <li>An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development</li> <li>Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks</li> <li>Coolah offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community, making it an attractive place for those seeking a quiet and close-knit environment</li> <li>The town's local events and festivals offer opportunities for residents to engage with the local culture and foster community connections</li> </ul> <p><strong><br> About Us</strong><br> The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff. CEDB is seeking dynamic staff to join our school communities who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students and their world. Situated in the beauty of the central west region of NSW, a diversity of opportunity awaits you and your family, whether you choose to apply to a school in one of our regional centres or to a school located in small rural community.</p> <p>Sacred Heart is a co-educational, Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic school, located in the small rural town of Coolah, in the Central West of NSW. Founded in 1921 by the Sisters of St Joseph, Sacred Heart strives to achieve quality, holistic education, in a nurturing, Christ-centred environment.</p> <p>We are proud of the students, parents and staff that make up our warm and friendly community. We celebrate the achievements of all the members of our school in a diverse range of academic, social, spiritual, sporting, artistic and cultural successes. These aspects of our students’ environment are vitally important and we are committed to guiding each student to reach their goals.</p> <p>We Strive to build strong relationships with our families, knowing that together we work in partnership to enliven our mission, vision and values.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply<br></strong>If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p> <ul> <li>An updated CV/Resume</li> <li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li> <li>Contact details of appropriate referees</li> <li>All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 8 December 2023.</strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!</span></em></p> <p>Further role specific details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on<strong>&nbsp;</strong>(02) 6377 1132.</p> <p><em>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</em></p> <p><em>A valid Working with Children Check Number is required for this position and must be provided at the time of application. To obtain a Working with Children Check Number visit <a href="www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au">www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au</a> or call (02) 9286 7219.</em></p> <p><em>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</em></p> <p><em>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</em></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <br> <br> <p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/494955/classroom-teacher-primary">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>