AddressOakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School conducted in the Lasallian tradition, with an enrolment of 2,200 students, boys Years 7 to 10, co-educational in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill College is located in Castle Hill, NSW, and offers a wide range of subject choices and extra-curricular activities.
We value our people, so along with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid parental leave, we offer a range of benefits to our employees. These include generous long service leave entitlements, flu vaccinations, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
The College is committed to innovative high-quality teaching and learning and offers excellent facilities and resources. We provide our staff with a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment with an emphasis on community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and development.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers for the following position.
English Teacher - Flexible Start Date
Permanent Full -Time Position
Flexible 2024 commencement
We offer flexibility in commencing employment, allowing for a Start Date at any point during
the 2024 academic year.
Oakhill College seeks to appoint an innovative and skilled English teacher with excellent communication skills, knowledge of current developments in teaching and learning, and a passion and enthusiasm for teaching.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience in the areas of:
• Ability to teach English Stages 4-6;
• Graduates are welcome to apply;
• Planning and implementing effective teaching and learning strategies;
• Assessing, providing feedback, and reporting on student learning;
• Developing teaching programs and assessments across all stages preferred but not essential;
• Working collaboratively in an English Faculty;
• Ability to implement new syllabi;
• Creating and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment;
• Using effective pedagogies, a range of differentiated approaches and a variety of stimulating and interactive
resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes;
• Effectively managing student behaviour and maintaining an educational environment that promotes learning.
The successful applicant will:
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School;
• Adhere to the Colleges Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures;
• Teach with excellence, professionalism and commitment;
• Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos of the College;
• Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.
• Be an experienced, innovative, and engaging team member;
• Have an ability to relate to girls and boys with a practical knowledge of boy’s education issues and initiatives in the foundation years (Stages 4 - 6);
• Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.
Please refer to the position description for further information.
How to Apply:
APPLICATION MUST BE MADE ON-LINE VIA THE COLLEGE WEBSITE
https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au/employment
To apply for the role, candidates need to submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date curriculum vitae that clearly details their relevant skills and experience.
Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, references, background, identity, work rights, Covid-19 vaccination, and statutory checks.
Vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of any offer of employment by Oakhill College. Vaccination means two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A valid medical contraindication must be in accordance with ATAGI guidelines. Applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their application for employment. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing evidence of their vaccination status, which may be an immunisation history statement, COVID-19 digital certificate or approved medical contraindication certificate.
Applications close at 9:00am on Tuesday 12 March 2024.
Please note: We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.
No recruitment agencies please.
