The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate Secondary Diversity Teacher with experience and / or expertise in any areas of Learning Diversity be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students.
Teachers within the Diocese are responsible to the Principal and shares in the learning and teaching of subject matters to students of the school community. Teachers are responsible for delivering high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community they serve which is embedded in the Catholic world view. It is a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church.
Key focus areas
The Head of Diversity will fit the following criteria:
-Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how English is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn English and how the learning and teaching of English can be enhanced.
-Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning.
-Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.
-Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.
-Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.
-Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.
The Organisation
Catholic Education within the Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment in its primary and secondary schools and for early learning and out of school hours care centres in western Sydney. One of the largest employers in western Sydney, Catholic Education's recruitment, selection and appointment processes reflect its purpose and intent, and that is to provide quality Catholic schooling by strengthening the professional lives of staff, and to improve the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community.
Qualifications and accreditations:
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Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
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Eligibility to teach in NSW according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
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Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
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Statements of Service
How to Apply
Candidates should download the position description and read the candidate information guide on how to submit applications. Please state which role you are applying for in your covering letter.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Working with Children's Check. For more information please contact appointments@parra.catholic.edu.au.
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.
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