<p><b>About the school </b></p><p>Eileen O’Connor Catholic College Lewisham is a co-educational K-12 College for students with mild and moderate intellectual disability as well as other complex learning needs. The College has built a strong reputation for the care and education of students and provides families from all over Sydney with a Catholic option for their child with additional needs. The College provides a supportive learning environment that embraces the use of technology and personalised learning that will prepare students for their future. </p><p>The college offers small class settings (5-6 students) where classroom teachers work collaboratively with a full time Learning Support Officer. Full-time classroom teachers attract one day per week of professional planning time to support the design of quality learning for students. </p><p><b>Why work for Sydney Catholic Schools </b></p><p>In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 17 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.</p><p><b>In addition, we offer: </b></p><ul><li>competitive salary range of $91,413 - $135,977 (subject to accreditation level and teaching experience), and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually </li><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students </li><li>ongoing professional development and support </li><li>generous Employee Referral Program </li><li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including voice care programs </li><li>flexible working arrangements. </li></ul><p><b>About you </b></p><p>As a Primary teacher you will be innovative, highly skilled and passionate. You will play a vital part in developing and implementing effective lesson plans to ensure high-quality student learning and engagement. </p><p><b>The successful candidate will:</b></p><ul><li>knowledge of and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School </li><li>ability to develop students&#39; interests, abilities and coordination by way of creative activities </li><li>ability to guide discussions and supervise work in class </li><li>ability to prepare, administer and mark tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students&#39; progress and recording the results </li><li>ability to discuss individual progress and problems with students and parents, and seek advice from Student Counsellors and senior teachers </li><li>ability to maintain discipline in classrooms and other school areas </li><li>ability to participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops </li><li>ability to liaise with parent, community and business groups </li><li>ability to maintain class and scholastic records </li><li>enthusiasm to be part of a school with a focus on building community. </li></ul><p>You will have attained: </p><ul><li>minimum two years full time teaching experience </li><li>a Tertiary qualification in Education </li><li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) </li><li>employee ID registration number with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) or a commitment to Register to Teach in SCS. </li></ul><p><b>Application Process: </b></p><p>To apply please email your cover letter, resume, including three referees to: </p><p>Mrs Deborah Bestulic (Principal) </p><p>Eileen O&#39;Connor Catholic College, Lewisham </p><p><a href="mailto:deborah.bestulic&#64;syd.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">deborah.bestulic&#64;syd.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>Competitive Salary of $91,413 - $135,977 excluding superannuation (depending on experience) - payscale is reflective of the applicant&#39;s teaching experience and in accordance with the Sydney Catholic Schools Secondary Work Practices Agreement 2020-2021. </p><p>https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package </p><p><b>Closing date:</b> Friday, 24 May 2024</p><p><b>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety </b></p><p>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ydDkySwo9YX_KsXjFro08t9OXY7S2dZ/view" rel="nofollow">here</a> to access SCS&#39; Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. </p><p><b>Working With Children Check (WWCC) </b></p><p>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment. </p><p>**SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>