Job Title: Teacher of English
The College Community
St Luke's at Marsden Park is a next generation learning community within the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). As a 'next generation Catholic Learning Community' we design and establish the 'new normal' for preschool to post school learning in an environment characterised by a flexible, stage based curriculum which nurtures and grows faith-filled, curious children to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers for a changing world.
Teacher Role Requirements
At St Luke's, teachers work in teams across a stage to collaboratively plan, prepare, teach, assess and evaluate student learning. They are required to:
* Support and assist the evangelising mission of Catholic education;
* See themselves as learners and be committed to ongoing professional learning;
* Work collaboratively with other teachers to design inquiry learning experiences where students exercise choice to demonstrate knowledge and understanding;
* Enhance social skills and nurture the growth of enterprise skills including critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration for each student;
* Use digital technology as an enabler and accelerator for student learning and professional learning;
* Use diagnostic data, summative data and formative data, including observations, annotations and work samples, to inform 'next steps' for students;
* Be open to growth and development through professional learning experiences which include practice analysis conversations, classroom observations and input from St Luke's coaches;
o Developing our 6 Pillars of Learning;
o Inquiry-based interdisciplinary learning;
o Responses to complex real-world questions and problems.
* Regularly provide students with feedback as part of the teaching and learning cycle; and,
* Know and apply NESA and Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) requirements.
Qualifications and Accreditations
The successful applicant will need to:
* Comply with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance;
* Be eligible to teach in NSW according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA);
* Hold a tertiary qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete);
* Provide a Statement of Service.
Selection Criteria
The selection process involves working with children and requires satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including a valid Working with Children Check and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.
Application Process
To apply, applicants must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
Applications are to be received no later than 5:00pm, Friday 31 January. Please include the following documents with your application:
* A cover letter of no more than one A4 page, or a 2-3 minute video outlining why you are suitable for this role;
* A supporting statement of no more than one A4 page about how your skills set, expertise and experience align with this new thinking, 'new normal' teaching role;
* One page resume with three referees.
Please mark your application attention and send it to Principal Leader, Mrs Kelly Bauer, and apply through Pageup (CSDP jobs).