Tas Teacher

**Who we are**:
At Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham we understand boys’ unique learning styles and support each student on their own journey. As a non-selective school, we are committed to providing quality education to every student throughout their time at the school.

Catering to 1,300 boys from Year 5 to Year 12, our school provides an inclusive education that combines academic pursuits, spirituality and social justice. We aim to develop young men of integrity and compassion who will become valued members of the community. We teach in the tradition of the Blessed Edmund Rice and are committed to the four touchstones of an Edmund Rice education:

- Inclusive Community
- Liberating Education
- Gospel Spirituality
- Justice and Solidarity

***What we offer**:

- A diverse and welcoming community
- Commitment to teacher development with access to NESA Accredited Professional Development and a dedicated Mentoring Coach
- Transfer your leave balances from other Catholic schools within NSW
- Connection to the Edmund Rice Education (EREA) network of schools
- EREA National Formation and Leadership Programs
- No weekend sport or co-curricular programs
- Purposeful experiences through access to our social outreach and international and Australian immersion opportunities
- Wellbeing initiatives including our EAP program, access to school gym and annual influenza vaccinations
- Celebration of staff achievement and recognition of service
- Member of Model B Independent Catholic Schools offering a generous salary package above public and diocesan rates

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to recruitment and selection practices that value of the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

**Child Safeguarding**:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices create a safe and supportive environment for all students. In addition to our general Recruitment and Selection Procedures, we have established Child Safeguarding policies and procedures for recruiting Staff including volunteers and contractors and for assessing their suitability to work with children. We recognise that children and young people are to be valued and respected and we expect all workers to demonstrate an ongoing and proactive commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all persons with a specific focus on the safeguarding of children.

It is the expectation that the successful applicant has an understanding of children and young people’s diverse needs and unique experience and that all interactions with children and young people foster and demonstrate a commitment to a child safe culture. The successful applicant is required to retain a valid Working with Children Check, and adopt and comply with Child Safeguarding responsibilities, Child Protection policies and procedures and Code of Conduct.
- Christian Brothers’ High School, Lewisham is an independent Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition catering boys from Years 5-12. We understand the unique learning needs of boys and support each student on their own journey. We combine education, spirituality and social justice to develop young men of integrity who will become valued members of the community._

We are looking for someone to join our dedicated TAS department. Ideally, you are qualified to teach Timber and/or Construction. Some who is able to build connections between the curriculum and the classroom through engaging, hands on teaching practice.

**About You**
- Suitable qualifications to teach TAS (Stages 4-6) including Timber and/or Construction
- Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and the NESA curriculum
- Can demonstrate excellence as a practitioner with an ongoing commitment to your own professional learning
- An understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice
- You’re interested in meeting the educational and wellbeing needs of young men

**What we offer**
- No weekend sport or co-curricular programs
- Transfer your leave balances from other NSW Catholic employers
- Access to our social outreach and immersion programs
- A diverse and welcoming community
- Commitment to teacher development with access to NESA Accredited professional development
- Connection to the Edmund Rice Education (EREA) network of schools
- Wellbeing initiatives including our EAP program, access to school gym and annual influenza vaccinations

**Application Process**

Applications (including cover letter addressing the above criteria and resume) should be addressed to the Principal, Dr. Michael Blowes available here

Evidence of a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance will be required prior to employment. Applications will only be considered from applicants who have the right to work in Australia.