Careers at CSPD

Bede Polding College is seeking a passionate Assistant Leader of Learning (HSIE) to join our collaborative team in a Permanent Full-time capacity, commencing July 2025. This rewarding position includes a 1-point Coordinator allowance.

About us:

For over 39 years, Bede Polding College has strived to build a dynamic, harmonious Catholic learning community, and we have learnt our reputation as a well-respected provider of quality secondary education in the Hawkesbury. Bede Polding College is a Catholic co-educational school for students from Year 7 to Year 12, providing contemporary, student-centred education in a nurturing environment.

About the Opportunity:

As the Assistant Leader of Learning (HSIE), you will play a vital role in promoting quality teaching and learning within the faculty. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter 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

• Assist the Leader of Learning to ensure the compliance of the faculty.

About You:

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment with the core purpose and values of Bede Polding College, along with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.

• NESA Accreditation.

• Statements of Service.

• Valid Working with Children Check (essential).

• Exceptional communication and collaborative teamwork skills.

• Please indicate your teaching areas in your Cover Letter.

How to Apply:

Please include the following essential elements in your application:

• Cover Letter: Addressed to the Principal (Rob Muscat), introducing yourself and outlining how you meet the position criteria.

• Resume: Detailing your education and experience.

• Referees: Contact details for at least three referees, including your last two principals.

Please note: The interview process may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

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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