St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 and M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population exceeding 1500 students in 2024. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12). St Francis is finalising its 7th Stage of Building Development and offers state-of-the-art learning & specialist KLA facilities.
A temporary part time (F.T.E. 0.7) parental leave replacement position commencing 31 January 2025 until 26 September 2025 (with a possibility of extension until the 19 December 2025), an additional teaching load (F.T.E. 0.3) is a possibility, teaching in any KLA for Years 5-12.
The successful applicant will advocate and provide quality pathways and employment education programs that develop students’ skills, knowledge, and capabilities for post-school opportunities. The successful applicant will provide links with external agencies supporting career development and education, ensuring that students are aware of post-school options in order to make informed decisions and be prepared for the transition to post-school life.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
- Create and maintain an orderly, safe, and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
- Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
- Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning.
- Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
- Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers, and the wider school community.
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
- Career Counselling Experience and an understanding of Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Be an active member of various Career Associations such as the local Career Adviser Network, the Career Advisers Association NSW & ACT (CAA), the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA), and/or the Career Industry Council of Australia.
GENERAL CAPABILITIES
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Area (s).
- Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
- The applicant must be registered to teach with NESA.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.
POSITION APPLICATION
Applicants are to complete an online application that asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).
To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Closing date: 18 September 2024 at 9am
