<p><img src="https://cgprod.phris.com.aucache/PTRTDB_JPG_GIYDCNZRGEZDAMJTGIYTKMRYHA1FG4C6JJXWQ2S6ORUGKX1CMFYHI1LTOQWF5V2PPFPVO22ZFZVHAZY=_GA==_GE==_2000000000.JPG" alt="" width="120" height="155" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Learning Support Teacher - St John the Baptist, Woy Woy</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>St John the Baptist, Woy Woy</strong> is currently seeking a passionate and skilled <strong>Learning Support Teacher</strong> for a <strong>temporary, part-time</strong> opportunity working 0.8 FTE commencing in <strong>Term 1 2023.</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong><br /> <br /> We value our staff and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay</strong>: We match the market and offer salaries above the minimum rates in our enterprise agreement, as well as salary packaging arrangements</li> <li><strong>More time</strong>: From the start of the 2023 school year, we are providing collaborative planning time for primary and secondary teachers, in addition to their usual release from face-to-face</li> <li><strong>System wide coaching initiatives</strong>: We provide dedicated coaching for Principals, Assistant Principals and Religious Education Coordinators.</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts</strong>: Our staff are eligible for a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE</li> <li><strong>Employee Referral Program</strong>: We now offer our staff a generous $500 bonus (for full-time vacancies) if they successfully refer outstanding talent to us</li> <li><strong>Staff Wellbeing</strong>: We are committed to supporting the overall wellbeing of our staff, so they have the support they need to thrive, grow and serve our students. This is why we are delighted to have recently launched our comprehensive three-tiered staff wellbeing program.</li> <li><strong>Early implementation of EA benefits</strong>: We have announced the early implementation of negotiated improvements in conditions for our staff, including improved parental leave for temporary staff and non-primary carers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the School</strong><br /> <br /> St Brigid's is a college in the Diocese of Broken Bay that commenced in 2014. We teach in teams in technology-rich dynamic learning spaces, using evidence-based teaching strategies. At the heart of our approach to wellbeing is restorative practice, ensuring that students feel safe and supported in an environment that challenges them to be the very best person they can be, living life as a disciple of Jesus and making a difference to society.<br /> <br /> <strong>Specific Criteria</strong><br /> <br /> The role of a classroom teacher at St Brigid's is collaborative; working together with other teachers in teaching teams with a shared belief that collectively they can positively impact the learning and wellbeing of students.</p> <ul> <li>Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the college</li> <li>Passion for working with young people</li> <li>Ability to work in collaboration with teachers to differentiate the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students</li> <li>Experience collaborating with teachers to develop and implement Individual Learning Plans to support diverse learners and students with disabilities</li> <li>Knowledge and experience of the processes for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and how to implement this at a school level</li> <li>Current knowledge of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education</li> <li>Evidence of highly developed planning, organisational and resource management skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Successful experience in building the capacity of teachers to support children with special needs</li> <li>Understanding of, and commitment to, a restorative practice approach to student wellbeing</li> <li>An ability to contribute positively to a professional staff culture</li> <li>A willingness to be involved in the extracurricular life of the College</li> </ul> <p><strong>About us, our Vision and our Towards 2025 Strategy</strong><br /> <br /> Our Vision is to provide 'authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion'. The Vision is underpinned by our exciting and robust Towards 2025 Strategy which places students at the centre of everything we do, and which brings schools and Parishes together to work as one. The Towards 2025 Strategy commits our system of schools to be at least as good as the very best, to maximise the learning growth of every student, and to inspire hearts and minds to know Christ and love learning. Covering an expansive geographical area which includes the Central Coast and Sydney's Northern Beaches and North Shore, Catholic Schools Broken Bay is a system serving 44 Catholic Schools with around 17,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.<br /> <br /> <strong>How do I apply?</strong><br /> <br /> Applications should include:</p> <ul> <li>A Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and</li> <li>A current Resume</li> </ul> <p>To apply, <a href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psc/CGPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=1&amp;JobOpeningId=2758&amp;PostingSeq=1">click here</a><br /> <br /> Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.<br /> <br /> <strong>New position on COVID-19 vaccinations</strong><br /> <br /> Given the current management of risks associated with COVID-19 in the community, and the gradual wind-back of some settings, <strong>CSBB has decided to no longer require all staff to be fully vaccinated, effective 19 September 2022</strong>. Staff who are not vaccinated will be required to wear masks when working with children at greater risk of serious illness owing to a medical condition and/or physical disability.<br /> <br /> <em>Catholic Schools Broken Bay promotes a culture of safety and care for children and young people. The Diocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter provides overarching principles that ensure children and young people are at the centre of the work we do and that every child and young person is encouraged to have a voice and participate in their community to their fullest potential. All employees must be aware of the Diocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter and be committed to organisational child safe standards and practice. Successful applicants for child-related roles must meet the requirements of the Working with Children Check.</em></p>