Careers at CSPD

The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate Diversity Teacher to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students.

Teachers within the Diocese are responsible to the Principal and share 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 Diversity Teacher position requires:

• An understanding of contemporary pedagogical approaches for primary years learners
• Knowledge of the content and sequence of Key Learning Areas
• Knowledge of a variety of online and multimedia programs to support student learning 
• Ability to make content meaningful to students at different levels
• A natural aptitude and drive to work with and within a collaborative team environment
• Well-developed communication, administration and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to learn and a commitment to your own professional development

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to :

• Promote meaningful and age appropriate learning for all students
• Maintain safe and inclusive learning environments and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans
• Work collaboratively to plan and implement school programs with a diversity perspective
• Assist the classroom teacher in identifying and prioritising vulnerable students
• Assist and support Case Management processes and implement strategies that derive from them
• Model inclusive teaching practices in order to build the capacity of classroom teachers
• Work collaboratively within the learning space to build the capacity of students to participate and succeed in regular classroom activities
• Perform specific tasks as directed by the principal and their delegate

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter. Candidates are required to include in their resumes the details of three referees including the Parish Priest from your Parish of worship.

The Organisation

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 83 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney. 

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.

CEDP 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. 

Successful Candidates for all positions at CEDP must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.