Secondary Teacher
Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position
Applications Close: 31 December 2024
St Anne's College, Kialla is a dynamic learning community that combines Catholic Identity, wisdom and faith with dedicated, collaborative and inspired teaching. Committed to activating and nurturing life-long learners, the college implements an inquiry-based pedagogy throughout its three schools; the School of Wonder (F- Yr 4), the School of Innovation (Yr 5- Yr 9) and the School of Possibilities (Yr10- Yr 12).
Casual relief teachers (CRT’s) are engaged by SCHOOL on a casual basis to temporarily replace absent teachers who may be on leave. Their primary responsibilities are to deliver the curriculum material provided by the absent teacher and to provide a duty of care to the students in the absence of the regular teacher.
Position Summary
The Classroom Teacher works to ensure their priorities focus on quality teaching and learning, and the wellbeing of students and colleagues. This position is expected to maintain a high level of diverse educational methods designed to educate students whilst always adhering to the Australian Standards of Teaching.
The primary objective of the role is to:
* Develop a stimulating learning environment by using a variety of styles and approaches to cater for individual learning needs.
* Support the Catholic ethos, traditions, and practices, and apply these in classroom activities.
Key Responsibilities
Contemporary Teaching
* Develop a stimulating learning environment by using a variety of styles and approaches to cater for individual learning needs.
* Understand and adhere to state and national course requirements including the standards of professional practice - Australian Standards of Teaching - and the CECV.
* Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to effectively implement the curriculum set by the regular teacher.
* Understand and implement the strategies outlined in the school collective commitments that have been developed to ensure school wide consistency in the curriculum areas of English and Mathematics.
* Keep accurate records of student attendance.
* Embrace the use of information and communications technologies to enhance learning.
* Monitor the progress of each student and provide meaningful and regular feedback to each student on their progress.
* Liaise with appropriate support staff in the implementation of the curriculum.
Pastoral Care and Child Safety
* Be familiar with and comply with the organisation's child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies relating to child safety.
* Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students.
* Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing.
* Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing.
* Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values.
* Attend all school assemblies and liturgical celebrations scheduled on the day of engagement.
Curriculum Development
* Deliver the curriculum material provided by the absent teacher.
* Maintain a teaching focus on excellence in student learning outcomes.
* Effectively manage the classroom program.
Catholic Identity
* Instil in students a respect for each other in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ.
* Foster our Franciscan charism through intercession for those less fortunate and respect for all God’s Creation.
* Respectfully participate in all liturgical celebrations.
Professional Development
* Have current knowledge of curriculum initiatives in your teaching areas.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development in your teaching areas of expertise.
* Support collegial learning by acting as a mentor or supervising and supporting a student teacher as required.
Co-Curricular Involvement
* Support and be involved in the co-curricular program.
* Proactively encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities.
* Act as a role model for participating students.
* Keep accurate records of student attendance and participation within the co-curricular activity.
* Create and maintain a safe environment in which students may enjoy their participation.
General and Administrative Duties
* Contribute to a health and safe work environment for yourself and others and comply with all safe work policies and procedures.
* Maintain currency of first aid, mandatory reporting and anaphylaxis training.
* Attend all relevant school meetings and after school services/assemblies, sporting events, mass, community, and faith days as well as professional learning opportunities scheduled on the days the casual teacher is rostered.
* Participate in duty supervision as rostered and other supervision duties when required.
* Demonstrate professional and collegiate relationships with colleagues.
At St Anne’s College, we believe school is not only a place to nurture culture, but to create it, to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and relationships.
If you’re passionate, enthusiastic, creative, inspiring, and dedicated, we want to hear from you!
Apply now!
Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)
CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating 19,750 students in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story.
Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety
CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.
If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website.
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