<p dir="ltr"><strong>Catherine McAuley Westmead - Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta</strong> is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate <strong>Secondary Mathematics</strong>&nbsp;- Permanent Full-Time, commencing Term 1, 2022 to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students.</p> <p dir="ltr">Teachers within the Diocese are responsible to the Principal and shares 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 for the community they serve which is embedded in the Catholic world view. It is a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Key focus areas</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Secondary Mathematics Teacher will fit the following criteria, having:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">the ability to teach Stage 4, 5 and 6 Mathematics, with Extension 1 and 2 Maths desirable.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">the ability to make a positive difference to the learning outcomes of the students taught.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">a sensitive and responsive approach 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.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">commitment to the continual improvement of teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for self and students.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">the ability to exhibit personal approaches characterised by caring and respect for others.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Education within the Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment in its primary and secondary schools and for early learning and out of school hours care centres in western Sydney. One of the largest employers in western Sydney, Catholic Education's recruitment, selection and appointment processes reflect its purpose and intent, and that is to provide quality Catholic schooling by strengthening the professional lives of staff, and to improve the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Candidates should download the position description and read the candidate information guide on how to submit applications. Please state which role you are applying for in your covering letter. <strong>Please also include copies of academic transcripts and NESA accreditation when submitting your application. </strong>Please state the role you are applying for in your covering letter.</p> <p dir="ltr">The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Working With Childrens Check. For more information please contact appointments@parra.catholic.edu.au.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>