<div class="video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kEiwmRwZ4Ko" style="max-width:560px; width:100%; height: 315px;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>St Thomas Aquinas is a co-educational Catholic school committed to providing a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6. We offer a balanced and caring learning environment focused on the needs of each child. Our school community is committed to living our motto, Love One Another.</p> <p>We are part of <strong>Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP)</strong> 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><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p>St Thomas Aquinas is seeking a part time Kindergarten teacher to join our team on a temporary basis, working 2 days per week (Thursday &amp; Friday), until the end of Term 4. Our curriculum is rich and diverse and we offer learning spaces designed for the 21^st century learner. You will work alongside a passionate and supportive team committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for each student. More specifically you will:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of your students&nbsp;</li> <li>Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans</li> <li>Evaluate all aspects of your teaching practice to ensure you are meeting the learning needs of each student</li> <li>Interpret and use student assessment data to diagnose barriers to learning and to challenge students to improve their performance</li> <li>Effectively manage the learning cycle, including planning for learning and assessment, developing learning programs, teaching, assessing, providing feedback on student learning and reporting to parents/carers</li> <li>Engage with our school communities within and beyond the classroom to enrich the educational context for students and work to promote the links between school, home and community in the social and intellectual development of your students</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p>To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of CEDP along with:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Check clearance</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li>Tertiary Qualification</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Statements of Service</li> <li>A deep understanding of contemporary pedagogical approaches for primary years learners</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of the content and sequence of Key Learning Areas&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge in structuring lesson plans to meet the physical, social and intellectual development characteristics of students.&nbsp;</li> <li>A demonstrated understanding of what constitutes effective, developmentally appropriate strategies in learning and teaching programs</li> </ul> <p><br>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 the future. We also offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, flexible work, wellbeing programs and professional development.</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 CEDP’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 <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/">here.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p>If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.&nbsp; To find out more about CEDP go to <a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/">https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/</a>&nbsp; or follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-office-parramatta/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true">LinkedIn.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>