Careers at CSPD

• Secondary Japanese Teacher

• Temporary Full-Time position - Commencing in Term 4 2024 and ending in Term 3 2025.

• Conditionally accredited teachers and new graduates are welcome to apply

About the opportunity:

Catherine McAuley Westmead is seeking a Secondary Japanese teacher to join their collaborative team on a Temporary Full-time basis, commencing in Term 4 2024. The teacher can have any subject as a major; this position will be heavily supported by other teachers at the school. This opportunity is open to educators who are passionate about contributing to a dynamic and supportive educational environment.

About Us:

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community offering a comprehensive education for girls from Years 7 to 12 in the Mercy tradition. Like you, we know that great teachers make a real difference in a child’s life. Our teachers are lifelong learners too and regularly undertake professional development to keep up to date with current best practice in education.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Japanese to secondary students

• Experience in teaching Japanese Continuers

• Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs to maximise student learning.

• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.

• Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.

Qualification & Experience:

• Tertiary Qualification in Education (or fourth year student)

• NESA Accreditation (Conditional Accreditation also accepted)

• Statements of Service

• Working with Children Check clearance (essential)

• Exceptional communication skills

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal (Mary Refalo) introducing yourself and outlining how you meet the position criteria

• Your Resume outlining education and experience

• The contact details of at least three referees

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

Applicants wishing to work in any of  the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, 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.

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. 

Apply today!

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