Position: PDHPE Teacher
Location: McCarthy Catholic College, Tamworth
Reports to: Principal
Enterprise Agreement: NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools 2023
Base salary range: $87,550 - 133,846 gross per annum (based on skills, experience & NESA accreditation)
Employment type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Employment status: Permanent
About McCarthy Catholic College, Tamworth: McCarthy Catholic College is a co-educational high school, from Years 7 to 12 educating over 940 students. The College was formed in 2000 with the amalgamation of Our Lady of the Rosary College and McCarthy Catholic Senior High School and continues the traditions in Catholic education of the Dominican Sisters and Christian Brothers. McCarthy is a systemic College in the Diocese of Armidale with a vision to promote Christian discipleship, life-long learning, and service to others. The College is located in Tamworth, a regional city of over 62,000 people.
Position Purpose: The Teacher assists the Principal to demonstrate strong support for the vision and ministry of the Catholic Church. Teachers are supported in their role to provide quality teaching in a stimulating and challenging environment where everyone is valued. This position is responsible for all aspects of the planning, preparation, and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs across the school.
Commencement: The commencement date for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Classroom Teaching: Collaborate with colleagues in Professional Learning Teams as part of a Catholic Professional Learning Community. Create a safe learning environment which stimulates learning, promotes excellence, and acknowledges the needs of students. Plan, prepare, record, evaluate, and report on work to be undertaken by classes. Use contemporary pedagogy and high-yield strategies to meet students' individual needs. Identify learner needs, conferring with specialist staff in the school as required. Communicate in a clear, respectful, and professional way to optimise each student's development. Attend all lessons and be punctual to class. Maintain professional confidentiality with regard to students and their families. Be proficient in the use of ICTs as a teaching and administrative tool.
2. Record-keeping and Reporting: In a timely manner, assess and provide effective feedback on students' work and keep complete and accurate records. Communicate with parents in written reports and parent-teacher interviews, and at other times as required. Carry out administrative tasks thoroughly and punctually.
3. Other Duties: Communicate with, and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with teaching and non-teaching colleagues. Help to enable the best use of shared resources. Undertake playground, class, and other supervisions according to rosters as required. Work with colleagues to review and develop the curriculum and write course documents. Attend and actively participate in staff and faculty professional development meetings, as required.
4. Professional Development: Undertake regular professional development to meet professional growth as indicated in the AITSL Standards for teachers, and the requirements of NESA. Keep abreast of knowledge and curriculum development in teaching areas as well as current developments in educational research. Contribute to the professional development of other staff members by proactively sharing knowledge, ideas, and resources. Actively participate in coaching to further develop self-nominated skills and abilities.
5. General: Attend to any other matters appropriate for the position and consistent with the skills of the incumbent. McCarthy Catholic College reserves the right to alter roles and responsibilities requirements as required.
Selection Criteria:
1. Respect of and a commitment to the Catholic ethos and a willingness to foster it.
2. Serve the employer faithfully, honestly, efficiently, and diligently and exercise all due care and skill in the performance of your duties.
3. Ensure appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
4. Act as a team member, developing and supporting the philosophy and ethos of the team.
5. Willingness to undertake professional development.
6. Maintain strict observance of school policies, rules, and procedures including the reporting of improper or unethical conduct.
7. Observe and comply with all WHS protocols.
8. Ensure all colleagues, students, and parents are provided with quality service in a timely, efficient, and friendly manner.
9. The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to exercise discretion and sound judgement.
10. Act in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
11. Employment is conditional upon successful applicants having or obtaining a valid current NSW Working with Children Check Clearance.
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