English Teacher Stage 4, 5 and 6

Temporary full-time job at St Leo's College (Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via Diocese of Broken Bay (Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia)

St Leo's Catholic College, Wahroonga was founded in 1956 by the Christian Brothers. Since 1983 it has been a Catholic co-educational secondary school situated on the Upper North Shore of Sydney. The College aims to foster individual commitment to the person of Jesus Christ as expressed in the Gospels; promote a climate of love, justice, respect and tolerance for all members of the community; and nourish and enhance the worth and dignity of the individual. It offers a balance of experiences in the spiritual, academic, social, cultural and sporting domains and encourages each student to strive for personal best in all areas by engendering in each student the intrinsic value of learning.

Closing date October 28, 2020
Location 16 Woolcott Ave, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia 2076
Type Full-Time
Status Temporary
Contact The Principal
jayne.persico@dbb.catholic.edu.au

About this job

SPECIFIC CRITERIA

St Leo’s Catholic College is seeking to appoint an energetic English Teacher to teach Years 7 to 12.

The successful applicant will:

• Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner committed to the ethos of the Catholic School.

• Be suitably qualified to teach English Stages 4, 5 and 6 with experience teaching Stage 6 level.

• Be able to differentiate the curriculum to meet students’ learning journey.

• Capacity to create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all learners through varied teaching strategies and sound pedagogical practices.

• Be able to incorporate technology effectively to develop students’ skills in digital technology.

• Ability to understand the individual needs of students to maximise learning opportunities.

• Effective in managing and facilitating safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices.

• Willingness to contribute to the broader extracurricular aspects of school life as an active member of the school community.

• Ability to monitor professional learning needs and align them to the learning needs of students.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community.

• Highly developed interpersonal and presentation skills able to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, colleagues, parents/carers and community members.

Applicants who are not currently working in a Broken Bay systemic school must have a 4 year training qualification to be eligible to apply for any teaching position in the Diocese.

All applicants for teaching positions must complete a Teacher Application Form available on our website https://www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au/careers/Job-Application-Packages- and include a letter addressing the essential/specific criteria for the position. This must be emailed to the Principal.

Further information about teaching in the Diocese can be found on our website:www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au.

Please note that successful applicants must meet the requirements of the Working with Children Check.

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