<p align="center"><strong>La Salle Academy, Lithgow</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>A Co-educational school, years 7-12</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><img src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1040/ProviderAsset/scribble/391fc88a-0804-4c0c-b15c-e1e9e03d5843.jpg" width="120" height="168"></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>Secondary Science Teacher<br>Full Time Permanent Position</strong><br><strong>Commencing&nbsp;27 January 2023</strong></p> <p>La Salle Academy&nbsp;is part of the Diocese of Bathurst, in the Parish of&nbsp;St Patrick’s, Lithgow. Our school is on the eastern edge of Wiradjuri country, with staff and students honouring this heritage in our community.</p> <p>Applications are invited from the above position from qualified and innovative educators who demonstrate a sincere commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic education and possess appropriate teaching qualifications.</p> <p><strong>Suitable applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Ability to work as part of a team and to plan and teach collaboratively</li> <li>Understanding of, and commitment to the <em>Professional Learning Community</em> framework</li> <li>Good public relations – ability to communicate with children, parents and school community</li> <li>Ability and demonstrated capacity to participate in a range of school activities, e.g. school sports, sacramental programs, liturgies, school camps/excursions</li> <li>Good oral and written skills</li> <li>Leadership qualities</li> <li>Self-motivation</li> <li>Experience and proven record in effective learning and teaching skills, including &nbsp;management of mixed ability classes</li> <li>Ability and willingness to accept policy directives</li> <li>Capacity to embed digital technology into teaching practice</li> <li>Teaching experience across various Stages<a style="text-align: justify" name="_Hlk107218079"></a></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify" align="center">Further details of this position can be obtained by emailing the Assistant Principal on <a href="mailto:r.hughes@bth.catholic.edu.au">r.hughes@bth.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications are to include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and CEDB application with supporting documentation and the names of two professional referees including the most recent Principal/Employer or Final Internship/Practicum Supervisor (for beginning teachers) and a Parish Priest if applicable.</p> <p><strong>Applications close:&nbsp;</strong>16 December 2022 at 11.55pm</p> <p>A valid <em>Working with Children Check Number</em> is required for this position and must be provided at the time of application. To obtain a <em>Working with Children Check Number</em> visit <a href="www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au">www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au</a> or call (02) 9286 7219.</p> <p align="center"><em>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</em></p> <p align="center"><em>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer</em><em>.</em></p>