Secondary Religion/English Teacher

Posted: 09/09/2024- Closing Date: 22/09/2024- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Mayfield- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSan Clemente High School, a vibrant Catholic institution in the Dominican tradition, is on the lookout for a dedicated Full-Time Religious/English Teacher to join our enthusiastic team starting January 2025. As we prepare to expand and include Stage 6 from 2026, we invite passionate educators to be a part of this exciting journey.

**Why San Clemente?**
- **Dynamic and Diverse Community**: Join a school known for its multicultural environment and commitment to recognising each student's unique strengths and talents.
- **Supportive Atmosphere**: Enjoy working in a positive setting where strong relationships between parents, students, and staff contribute to a harmonious educational experience.
- **Holistic Approach**: Be part of a team that values the spiritual, academic, and emotional growth of students, supported by a compassionate and dedicated staff.

San Clemente High School is highly regarded within our community for its strong and positive relationships among parents, students, and staff. This collaborative atmosphere creates a nurturing and harmonious educational environment that supports the holistic development of each student. We are dedicated to celebrating the individuality and potential of every student, addressing their unique spiritual, academic, and well-being needs with the care and commitment of our compassionate and dedicated team.

San Clemente is committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of school life. Student wellbeing is seen as central to academic achievement and thus it has comprehensive pastoral care structures in place, along with a commitment to student centred learning.

Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.
- Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience
- Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
- Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
- Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
- Active NESA Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- Completion of CPR training

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

**Applications close: Sunday 22nd September 2024 at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
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