<p><b>Location: </b>Marian Catholic College - Kenthurst</p><p><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College, Kenthurst is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate Literacy Support / Intervention Teacher to enrich the lives of our students.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The successful applicant must have the ability to support students with&nbsp;with diverse needs in a temporary full-time capacity for the remainder of 2022.&nbsp; Although Marian Catholic College is a secondary school, teachers with a Primary background are encouraged to apply.</p> <div> <section> <div> <p>You will work alongside a passionate and supportive team committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for each student. More specifically you will:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of your students ;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Give the appropriate notice on all formal assessment tasks as per the assessment schedule;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Maintain records of student achievement;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Provide an extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Be committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.</p> </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 Marian Catholic College along with:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc">Current teaching experience, preferably as an English or Learning Support Teacher&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Expertise in managing and understanding students with a range of diverse needs</p> </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Strong literacy skills</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students with diverse needs</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Ability&nbsp;to create effective assessment techniques and have the flexibility to differentiate learning activities for students with diverse needs</p> </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Knowledge and skills in completing Personalised Plans and tracking individualised student goals</p> </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Sound IT skills with good knowledge of accessibility features on different platforms&nbsp;and a willingness to integrate iPads and other technology into their teaching</p> </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Excellent communication and organisational skills to enable effective management of students with diverse needs&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc">Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced</li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology and teaching practices</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc">Have the initiative and passion that drives your ability to collaborate with and assist staff to promote inclusive learning and involvement</li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Strong communication and organisational skills ensuring that reporting deadlines are met</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Ability to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and accreditations:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type: none"> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Tertiary Qualification in Secondary or Primary Education&nbsp;</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type: disc"> <p>Statements of Service</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>About us:</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, is a co-educational secondary school that provides a holistic approach to education that seeks to challenge all learners to achieve personal excellence by providing opportunities balanced across the four areas of College life - mission, learning, the arts and sport. Our teaching and learning approach is contemporary and aims to inspire life-long learning, fostering a students’ personal world-view through critical thought, whilst always being respectful of the diverse needs of all students, ensuring each student at Marian reaches their full potential.</p> <p>We are part of Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP), 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 (approximately 1000 at Marian). 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>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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants wishing to work in any of&nbsp; the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CEDP.&nbsp; If you are not already classified, you&nbsp; must complete the online registration for teachers process found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm;jsessionid=25BEC5198F21769A575BF7C05706E4F5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CEDP website</a>.</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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants from non-religious backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however you must be willing to support the Catholic ethos.</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.</p> </div> </section> </div> <div> <div> <div><strong>Applications close:</strong> Sunday 5 June 2022</div> </div> </div>