<p><b>Location: </b>Gilroy Catholic College - Castle Hill</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Gilroy Catholic College</strong> is a faith-filled learning community where every individual is nurtured to achieve. At Gilroy Catholic College, we provide personalised learning experiences to meet the individual needs of each student. Teaching and learning across all faculties encourages critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, problem solving, and independent learning. We provide experiential and enquiry-based learning opportunities enabling our students to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed in a changing world.</p> <p dir="ltr">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. 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 dir="ltr"><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We are seeking a passionate and motivated Secondary Science Teacher.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">More specifically you will:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Contemporary and authoritative professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching of science and the factors that influence learning and development, effective pedagogies, assessment and reporting, a wide range of resources, including interactive technologies, and their use in teaching and learning</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Exemplary professional practice which includes building effective relationships and managing complex interactions, creating and maintaining engaging and intellectually challenging and safe learning environments, planning, implementing and evaluating rigorous and inclusive learning programs</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Use assessments and constructive feedback to inform teaching and learning and communicating effectively with different audiences using a range of strategies</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Commitment to the continual improvement of their 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 themselves and their students.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Exhibit personal approaches characterised by caring and respect for others.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm;jsessionid=B79A7D7A2693EF40DC788930266FFCF5">&nbsp;</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/ceoweb/login.htm;jsessionid=B79A7D7A2693EF40DC788930266FFCF5">&nbsp;</a></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">The ability to cater for students with diverse backgrounds, needs and abilities</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">You maintain industry currency, share your passion for learning and are an expert in your field</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Tertiary Qualification</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Statements of Service<br><br></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">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 dir="ltr"><strong>Interested?</strong></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 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 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.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply today!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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>