<p><b>Location: </b>St Michael's Primary School - Blacktown South</p> <div class="video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kEiwmRwZ4Ko" style="max-width:560px; width:100%; height: 315px;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Temporary Full-Time opportunity commencing 2024 for experienced teachers</strong></p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Supportive, vibrant and active school community.&nbsp;</strong></p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Located in Blacktown, St Michael’s is a large four stream co-educational Catholic school committed to providing a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6. At St Michael’s we aim to live out our vision of being a Catholic community which Reflects, Engages and Empowers - educating the whole child – academically, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>A typical day will include:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Structuring lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of each student</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implementing fair and equitable behaviour management plans</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Interpreting and using student assessment data to diagnose barriers to learning and to challenge students to improve their performance</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Effectively managing the learning cycle, including planning for learning and assessment, developing learning programs, teaching, assessing, providing feedback on student learning and reporting to parents/carers</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Working in professional learning teams and being open to and seek feedback&nbsp;</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Engaging with our school community within and beyond the classroom to enrich the educational context for students</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What you can bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">An understanding of contemporary pedagogical approaches for primary years learners</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Knowledge of the content and sequence of Key Learning Areas</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Knowledge of a variety of online and multimedia programs to support student learning&nbsp;</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ability to make content meaningful to students at different levels</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A natural aptitude and drive to work with and within a collaborative team environment</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Well-developed communication, administration and interpersonal skills</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A willingness to learn and a commitment to your own professional development</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Essential Qualifications and Accreditations:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Tertiary Qualification in Education (minimum 4-year degree)</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Baptised Catholic and willingness to complete RE Certificate to gain Religious Education Accreditation&nbsp;</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Candidates are required to include in their resumes the details of three referees including the Parish Priest from your Parish of worship.<br><br></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer! As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:</strong><br><br></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Competitive remuneration</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Salary packaging&nbsp;</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Wellbeing initiatives and resources</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees&nbsp;</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Extensive growth and development opportunities&nbsp;</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ex-gratia leave&nbsp;</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Cultural leave for Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander employees</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">State-of-the-art facilities&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/">https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/</a>.</p> <p><span><br><br></span></p>