Contract Teachers

Marian Campus (Years 7-12)

Commencing April 2024 

Cardijn College is an R-12 co-educational Catholic school in the Marist tradition, deeply inspired by the dual charisms of College patrons Cardinal Joseph Cardijn and St. Marcellin Champagnat. Educating and inspiring students in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide since 1984, Cardijn has grown to be a College across three sites, each with distinct offerings. With a current enrolment of 2050 students and over 300 staff, Cardijn College is a Catholic institution which strives to be a beacon of faith in the community and to holistically educate students to have a positive influence on the world around them.

Cardijn College Marian at Noarlunga Downs offers Years 7-12 and is renowned for its extensive curriculum and a vibrant extra-curricular program so as to provide learning pathways for its diversity of students. Cardijn College Marcellin at Christie Downs provides a wide variety of vocational education and training opportunities for students in Years 10–12 and beyond, with relationships that extend well into their careers across a range of industry partnerships. Cardijn College Galilee at Aldinga offers Reception to Year 9 in a context where every student experiences a unique sense of belonging in a caring and ecologically aware environment.

Position Summary  

Working collaboratively with leaders, colleagues, parents/caregivers and others as applicable to facilitate positive learning by students and engage in education reform.   

The teacher will:  

Apply curriculum knowledge and teaching methods which facilitate successful learning 

• Respond to learner’s needs. 
• Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships. 
• Provide a balanced and challenging program relevant to the needs of the students (including developing Individual Learning Plans, as appropriate). 
• Assess, record and report learner achievement using required programs and systems.  
• Establish structures and processes to achieve a productive learning environment.  
• Employ behaviour management strategies which ensure a safe, orderly and successful learning environment. 
• Ensure that confidential information is handled appropriately. 
• Carry out other non-instructional responsibilities as required. 

Essential Selection Criteria

• Current Teacher Registration in South Australia and relevant demonstrated knowledge and experience.
• Teacher Accreditation in Catholic Education
• Active support for the Catholic ethos and the College Mission and Values 
• Exceptional teaching and learning practices relevant to secondary schooling in a co-educational setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current educational issues, curriculum frameworks and national standards as they apply to secondary schooling.
• Proven ability to build relationships between students, parents/caregivers and staff.
• Ability to translate vision into action and inspire, engage and lead others in an innovative manner.
• High-level organisational skills with demonstrated ability to plan strategically, problem solve, prioritise, work to deadlines to achieve quality outcomes, give attention to detail and relate tasks/actions to a wider strategic improvement context.
• High-level written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills with demonstrated capacity to cooperate and communicate effectively with people at all levels.

Specific Requirements

• Working With Children Check and Catholic Police Clearance to work in Catholic Education SA.
• Current valid Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificate.
• Approved Mandatory Notification training.
• Applicable First Aid Certificate relevant to the role requirements.

Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Cardijn College provides a supportive, inclusive and stimulating work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week for 41 weeks per year.

To Apply

Applications submitted on SEEK will not be considered.

Please submit your applications online at: https://cardijncollege.bamboohr.com/jobs by 9:00 am, Tuesday 12 March 2024

We welcome applications addressed to the Principal, Mr Steve Byrne, including:

• 2-3 page document describing your suitability, experience and vision for the role.
• Resume including the names and contact details of two referees (one current) 
• Catholic Education South Australia Employment Declaration Form. 

The Position Information Description can be viewed on the Cardijn College Employment webpage - https://www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au/community/employment