Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle – Jerrys Plains NSWFull timePosted: 09/10/2024Closing Date: 20/10/2024Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: SingletonJob Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Catherine's Catholic College, Singleton is seeking a permanent full-time Secondary Physics/STEM Teacher to join the team in 2025.St Catherine's Catholic College draws its students from the Singleton local Government Area.Singleton is approximately 73 kilometres from Newcastle, close to attractions such as historical villages of Morpeth and Wollombi and a 30-minute drive from the beautiful vineyard area of the Hunter Valley.The College is a co-educational school offering a comprehensive curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.Job DescriptionTeachers 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.Desired Skills and ExperienceEXPERIENCE/CRITERIAAbility 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.Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential.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.Experience teaching stage 6 Physics (Desirable).QUALIFICATIONSQualifications 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 EMPLOYMENTSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH USWork 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 INFORMATIONContact Lauren Carlson, acting Principal on Tel: (02) 6578 9*** or via email: ****** APPLYPlease 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.Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.Applications close: Sunday 20th October 2024 at 11.59pmAdditional informationThe Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.#J-18808-Ljbffr