Primary Teacher - 12 Month Temporary Contract

St Patrick's College, Strathfield

STRATHFIELD, NSW 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 November 2021



<p>Our Junior School of approximately 400 Year 5 and Year 6 boys caters for students of all abilities and allows for the traditions and ethos of our College and Blessed Edmund Rice to flourish in our students. We aim to nurture a sense of belonging by forging strong ties to the school, the teachers and the peer group that will help create the fine men of tomorrow, men of whom St Patrick’s College can continue to be proud.</p><p><b>Temporary full-time contract position commencing 27 January 2022 and concluding 9 December 2022</b></p><p>We have a tremendous opportunity for an experienced and dedicated primary school educator adept at planning, teaching and critically reflecting on the effectiveness of education programs that develop literacy and numeracy across Key Learning Areas. We are seeking a teacher who can foster the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth of students through contemporary pedagogy and a focus on student wellbeing.You will be committed to the achievement of excellence as a classroom teacher, demonstrating thorough content knowledge, effective pedagogy and classroom management, and strong collaboration skills.</p><p>To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following selection criteria:</p><p><b>Essential Criteria</b></p><ul><li>A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.</li><li>Primary teaching qualifications and experience.</li><li>Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.</li><li>Demonstrated success in differentiation of curriculum.</li></ul><p><b>How to apply</b></p><p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website <a href="https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/</a> </p><p>Your application should consist of:</p><p><b>1.Cover letter </b>(maximum 2 pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions:</p><p><b>(a)</b> What motivates you to want to become a teacher with St Patrick’s College, Strathfield?</p><p><b>(b)</b> How would you use your expertise to enrich the learnings of our students?</p><p><b>2.Current CV</b> (maximum 5 pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).</p><p>All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).</p><p>A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment.</p><p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.</p><p><b>Applications close 4pm Friday 5 November 2021.</b></p><p>General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Leader by phoning 02 8705 9295.</p><p>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</p><p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. </i></p><p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.</i></p><p> </p>
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