Description:
Primary Teacher
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 5 June 2024
Offering quality Catholic Education in a well-supported environment Bring your passion for teaching to the North StrathfieldCommunity Full-time, temporary opportunityAbout the school
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School (OLA) North Strathfield is a purpose-built, futures-oriented school, reflecting the high aspirations of our community. OLA is preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world. Teaching and learning is relevant, engaging and collaborative, and of the highest standard, matching the quality and excellence of the award-winning facilities.
Why work for Sydney Catholic Schools
In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 17 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.
In addition, we offer:
- competitive salary range of $91,413 - $135,977 (subject to accreditation level and teaching experience), and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually
- up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
- ongoing professional development and support
- generous Employee Referral Program
- health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including voice care programs
- flexible working arrangements.
About you
As a Primary teacher you will be innovative, highly skilled and passionate. You will play a vital part in developing and implementing effective lesson plans to ensure high-quality student learning and engagement.
The successful candidate will:
- have minimum two years full-time teaching experience
- a firm knowledge and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and personal faith practice
- an ability to design and implement rigorous and engaging learning to meet the diverse needs of students
- sound knowledge and understanding of K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
- effective interpersonal skills and be prepared to work collaboratively as a member of a team in a dynamic contemporary learning environment
- an ability to effectively use formative and summative assessment techniques
- understanding of the use of data to differentiate programs, establish challenging learning goals and provide effective feedback to students
- excellent classroom management that is proactive in supporting the wellbeing of students
- an ability to integrate ICT effectively and creatively to provide authentic learning opportunities within a contemporary environment.
You will have attained:
- minimum two years full time teaching experience
- a Tertiary qualification in Education
- eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- qualifications in Religious Education or Theology Per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools, or the commitment to undertake this qualification
- an SCS Employee ID Number, by com
- employee ID registration number with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) or a commitment to Register to Teach in SCS.
Application Process:
To apply please email your cover letter, resume, including three referees to:
Ms Siobhan Van Den Nieuwenhuizen (Principal)
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, North Strathfield
℅: info@olanorthstrathfield.catholic.edu.au
Competitive Salary of $91,413 - $135,977 excluding superannuation (depending on experience) - payscale is reflective of the applicants teaching experience and in accordance with the Sydney Catholic Schools Secondary Work Practices Agreement 2020-2021. https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package
Closing date: Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.
**SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.