Classroom Teacher – Secondary English

Permanent full time position 2024 commencing as soon as practical 

St Gabriel’s School, Castle Hill is an exciting and innovative K-12 Special Education setting for students with a primary diagnosis of a mild to moderate intellectual disability. Many of the students have additional disabilities such as autism and a sensory disability. 

We offer small classes, excellent brand-new state of the art facilities and provide individualised student programs.

The position advertised below would appeal to teachers who are passionate about their teaching, enjoy working collaboratively, and wish to be part of a caring, dynamic, innovative and growing school community.  

The successful applicant will be appointed to the position of Classroom Teacher (Secondary English), commencing duties as soon as practical in Term 2 – 2024. The candidate will have strengths that contribute to our dynamic team that has high expectations of students. New graduates are welcome to apply and will be supported through an internal professional learning program.

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications and experience in teaching the secondary English curriculum;
• Sound knowledge of special education evidence-based practices and pedagogy;
• Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing; 
• Accredited at or working towards Proficient Level through NESA;  
• An ability to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons; 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;  
• Sound technology skills including the use of interactive whiteboards and iPads;  
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships; 
• Collaborative team member;   
• An ability to organise and direct learning support officers;
• Willingness to uphold the Catholic and Edmund Rice ethos of the School;
• Commitment to the School’s Vision and Mission, Strategic Goals and the EREA Charter Touchstones;
• Excellent organisational skills. 
• Current Working with Children Check 
• Australian Citizen, permanent resident or a valid visa with full working rights in Australia.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in working with students with a range of disabilities;
• Experience and/or qualifications in the area of Special Education;
• Holding a Light Rigid Licence or willingness to drive a 12-seater school van. 

Extra Benefits of Working at St Gabriel’s

• St Gabriel’s is a Public Benevolent Institution. You can choose to package a component of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit, and this will increase your take-home salary;
• Independent Catholic school salary + special education allowance
• Additional school holidays;
• Laptop and iPad supplied;
• Onsite car parking;
• Professional Development; and
• Access to our Staff Wellbeing Programs.

HOW TO APPLY 

Written applications and a curriculum vitae, with three nominated professional referees (including a Principal’s reference), should be forwarded via email by 6:00 pm Monday, 12 February 2024 to:

Mr David Cook 

The Principal

St Gabriel’s School

Castle Hill – NSW 2154

Ph: (02) 9634 2367

Email: ***********@stgabriels.nsw.edu.au

For further enquiries and a role description, please contact Sherryl Rozario, Executive PA to the Principal on 0493 788 *** or email ***********@stgabriels.nsw.edu.au 

Please note that interviews will commence as we receive applications and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Applicants are invited to apply as soon as possible and the School reserves the right to appoint at any time throughout the process.