About the Opportunity

• Secondary Maths Teacher - Permanent Full-Time

• Opportunity for Temporary 1 point Coordinator depending on applicants experience. 

Cerdon College, Merrylands is seeking a skilled, contemporary and passionate Mathematics Teacher to join our vibrant school community and enrich the lives of our students. This is a Permanent full-time position. 

Cerdon College Merrylands is a Catholic secondary girls’ school founded by and educating in the tradition of the Marist Sisters. In living out the values of Christ, our school celebrates the uniqueness of each person within a diverse community. This is reflected in our school motto: ‘In All Things Christ’.

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, embedded in the Catholic worldview. This is a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church.

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

The Maths Teacher will fit the following criteria:

• Strong knowledge base of the subject’s content, how mathematics is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn mathematics and how the learning of mathematics can be enhanced.

• Make a positive difference to the learning outcomes of the students taught.

• Sensitive and responsive to all aspects of the context in which they teach including use of technology and other resources, teaching practices and ways in which assessment and feedback is provided to students.

• Commitment to the continual improvement of teaching practice and taking 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 self and students.

• Exhibit personal approaches characterised by caring and respect for other

Essential Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete).

• Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes).

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.