Posted: 16/09/2024- Closing Date: 13/10/2024- Job Type: Casual- Location: Upper Hunter Region- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingIf you are looking for the perfect work/life balance; this exciting opportunity might help you achieve exactly that. The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is actively seeking casual teachers to work within the beautiful Upper Hunter area.
We want teachers that are committed to upholding the highest standards of educational excellence and those wanting to make a positive impact within the schools listed below:
- K to 12: St Catherine's Catholic College - Singleton
- St James' Primary School - Denman
- St Mary's Primary School - Scone
- St Joseph's Primary School - Merriwa
- St Joseh's Catholic College - Aberdeen
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Teachers working within our schools hold the importance of ensuring every child grows both spiritually and academically and go onto live purposeful lives.
We want you to bring your passion and drive into the schools and help students achieve their full potential through careful quality teaching programs and tailoring your lessons to ensure it reaches each and every child within the class. You will be supported by the Catholic community, and you invite teachers and students within a faith filled educational experience.
You will play a key role in helping to promote the school where learning, creativity and excellence is nurtured, and students feel connected to the world with deep engagement and learning.
**Application Process**:
**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**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
- 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
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
- Active NESA Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
**Applications close**: Sunday, 13th October 2024, at 11:59pm.
**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle 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 zero-tolerance 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 Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's 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._