<p><b>Location: </b>Marian Catholic College - Kenthurst</p><p>Are you passionate about nurturing creativity in young minds? Marian Catholic College invites dedicated and qualified individuals to apply for a permanent, full-time position.&nbsp;&nbsp;The successful applicant must have the ability to teach Junior Science.&nbsp; The ability to teach any of the senior Science subjects is an advantage.</p> <p><strong>About the Opportunity:</strong></p> <p>At Marian Catholic College, we are on the lookout for enthusiastic educators who share our commitment to fostering positive learning experiences for every student. As a Science Teacher, your role will be dynamic and fulfilling. Here's what you can expect:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of your students&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Give the appropriate notice on all formal assessment tasks as per the assessment schedule;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Maintain records of student achievement;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Provide an 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.</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>About You:</strong></p> <p>To excel in this rewarding role, you should align with the core values of Marian Catholic College and possess:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc">Current qualifications and experience teaching Junior Science.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc">Current&nbsp;qualifications and experience teaching any of the Senior Science subjects highly desirable.</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc">Strong ICT skills with the ability and willingness to integrate technology into their teaching where relevant.</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Strong communication and organisational skills ensuring that reporting deadlines are met.</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Ability to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Ability&nbsp;to create effective assessment techniques and have the flexibility to differentiate learning activities for students.</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc">Willingness to be an active part of the Marian Community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Accreditations:</strong></p> <p>We uphold the highest standards of child protection and education. To be eligible for this role, you must have:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Eligibility to teach according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Relevant tertiary qualification (new grads encouraged to apply).&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is a caring community with a family atmosphere linking parents, students and staff.&nbsp;It is a co-educational, comprehensive Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Parramatta, catering for over 1000 students across Years 7 to 12. The Marian teaching community aims&nbsp;to deliver an innovative curriculum designed to meet the interests and needs of our students.</p> <p>We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.</p> <p>We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being leaders in quality, faith-based education and an Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion quality education and lead the way in innovation and inspiring our students and their future. We also offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, wellbeing programs and professional development.</p> <p>Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is offering a 25% discount (pro-rata to FTE for part-time employees) on the Diocesan Tuition Fee and Building Levy for their child/children who attend a CSPD school. This is available for Marian Catholic College staff.</p> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>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 Service NSW&nbsp;<a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a><a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants wishing to work in any of&nbsp; the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD.&nbsp; If you are not already classified, you&nbsp; must complete the online registration for teachers process found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm;jsessionid=25BEC5198F21769A575BF7C05706E4F5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CSPD website</a>&nbsp;prior to appointment.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants from non-religious backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however you must be willing to support the Catholic ethos.</p> <p><strong>Apply Today!</strong></p> <p>If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of our students, ensure you submit your application.&nbsp;</p> <p>Begin your journey now by clicking on the APPLY button!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong>We reserve the right to consider candidates as they apply and therefore encourage early application.&nbsp;</p>