<p>The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate Secondary Diversity Teacher to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students.</p> <p dir="ltr">This is a&nbsp;Temporary Full-time position for Term 1, 2021</p> <p><strong>Key focus areas</strong></p> <p>As a member of the Diverse Learning Team, this role provides learning support services and works collaboratively with all members of the College community to create learning and social opportunities for students with diverse learning needs.</p> <p>The Secondary Diversity Teacher will fit the following criteria:</p> <p dir="ltr">* Provides classroom teachers with specialist assistance and resource support to develop the skills of those students with identified disabilities and difficulties.</p> <p dir="ltr">* Provides support for students using a variety of strategies including case management, in-class support, team teaching and small group tuition.</p> <p dir="ltr">The ability to work effectively as part of a team and well developed interpersonal and communication skills are essential.</p> <p dir="ltr">Applicants for this position must hold an under-graduate qualification in special education.</p> <p><strong>The successful candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Sound knowledge of and commitment to our Catholic faith and mission in Catholic education.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative teamwork.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">High quality classroom teaching skills which enable students with a diverse range of needs to achieve their full potential.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Ability to successfully implement and evaluate curriculum initiatives in accordance with curriculum and standards framework.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Willingness to teach Religious Education.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">All applications are to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three (3) current professional referees.&nbsp; &nbsp; One of your referees must be your current supervisor. Please include a mobile contact number for your referees as well as their school phone number.</p> <p dir="ltr">Please note before commencing the successful applicant must be classified by CEDP, accredited by NESA to teach in NSW (or be an existing teacher) and have a current WWCC.</p> <p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">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 <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check">here</a>.</p>