<p><b>Location: </b>Delany College - Granville</p> <p><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p>Delany College is seeking a <strong>Religious Education</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Teacher</strong> to join their collaborative team on a Permanent Full-time basis, commencing Term 1, 2024. <strong>This role attracts 1 coordinator point (FIAT) for the ideal candidate.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>Delany College is a Catholic co-educational school for students from Year 7 to Year 12, providing contemporary, student-centred education in a nurturing environment. Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families. Enrolling at Delany is a chance for your family to be part of our story too!</p> <p><strong>Your duties will include but are not limited to: </strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Qualified to teach the Religious Education curriculum</li> <li>Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced</li> <li>Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning</li> <li>Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback</li> <li>Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development</li> <li>Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students</li> <li>Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification &amp; Experience: </strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Tertiary qualifications in Education</li> <li>NESA Accreditation</li> <li>Statements of Service</li> <li>Working with Children Check clearance (essential)</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>FIAT Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">An understanding of Catholic identity for a culture of dialogue</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">A strong commitment to the Catholic faith in practice and lifestyle, witness and modelling</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Strong communication and organisational skills</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ability to work within, accompany and develop a team</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Category D Accreditation to Teach Religious Education (Provisional Category D Accreditation may be considered in consultation with the Director Mission or delegate)</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>FIAT Responsibilities (if candidate wishes to obtain this additional paid role):</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Develop a clear set of focus areas for the year in alignment with the strategic focus on Catholic identity in consultation with the Religious Education Coordinator - or equivalent - and school leadership</p></li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Develop student formation opportunities that respond to the school &amp; formation priorities, in collaboration with leaders and local church agencies as appropriate&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Be a credible witness of faith, committed to their own ongoing formation and guiding students in their faith journey</p></li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Work within, accompany and develop a FIAT comprised of staff and students</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Encourage and develop student leadership in FIAT programs and events</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Establish clear communication strategies with school leadership to ensure FIAT’s integration and support within the wider school community</p></li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ability to work with outside agencies to develop prayer, social justice, and outreach opportunities&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Communicate FIAT initiatives within the learning community through regular reports for the school website or newsletter</p></li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Participate in professional learning and formation networks for FIA Coordinators</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Develop a clear set of focus areas for the year in alignment with the strategic focus on Catholic identity in consultation with the Religious Education Coordinator - or equivalent - and school leadership</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs and backgrounds of the school community through the development of inclusive strategies related to FIAT</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal (Shauna Nash) introducing yourself and outlining how you meet the position criteria</li> <li>Your Resume outlining education and experience</li> <li>The contact details of at least three referees</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including 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.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/">here.</a></p> <p>Applicants wishing to work in any of&nbsp; the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD.&nbsp; If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the <a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm;jsessionid=25BEC5198F21769A575BF7C05706E4F5">CSPD website</a>.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p>If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The successful candidate</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Have a thorough knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Good knowledge of Inquiry Based Learning.</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for student needs in order to maximise student learning.</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Teaching Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Tertiary qualifications in Education</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">NESA Accreditation</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Working with Children Check clearance (essential)</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Exceptional communication skills</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.</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. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian<a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/"> here</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those 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.&nbsp;</p>