Primary Teacher - Cessnock
Primary Teacher - Cessnock
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Job Description
St Patricks Primary School Cessnockis seeking a Temporary Part Time 0.4FTE) Primary Teacher to join the team for terms 24 on Mondays and Fridays.
St Patricks Primary School Cessnock is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of New South Wales cratering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Surrounded outside of the city centre by verdant countryside Cessnock is the largest town in Australias oldest wine region. The region is full of activities catering to various lifestyle pursuits and is less than an hour outside of the Newcastle CBD. A school of 362 students St Patricks provides a place built on the Josephite tradition where creative learning and the individual talents of each student and teacher is appreciated embraced and encouraged. The school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.
Description
Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.
- Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part teachers invite students and their families into a faithfilled educational experience
- Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
- Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs
The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidencebased learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Skills And Experiences
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic
- Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
- Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment
- Experience teaching Stage 3 (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications as a fouryear trained teacher
- Active NESA Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- Completion of CPR training
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Petrina Massey Principal on Tel:or via email: holic
TO APPLY
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria isno longer than 300 words.
- Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes including a formation conversation following the interview to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.
Please note not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website mnpeople Indeed Seek or LinkedIn.
Applications close:Monday 7th April 2025at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zerotolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Dioceses Code of Conduct which includes the Dioceses Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary in accordance with legislation.
Employment Type
Temp
