Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
English Teacher at St Joseph's College, Lochinvar
We are seeking a Temporary Full Time English Teacher to join our team for Terms 1 - 3, 2025.
About Us:
St Joseph's College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883, is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12.
We aspire to be a place of learning where students, staff, and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness.
Our community welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity, and life of the College.
Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, we have a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well-equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces.
About the Role:
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.
They 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities
* Create effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs
* Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning)
* Ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact student learning outcomes
Requirements:
* 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
* 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
What We Offer:
* Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023
* 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
How to Apply:
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume. Within your cover letter, address each of the selection criteria as listed above and ensure your response to each criterion is no longer than 300 words.