Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher (Maternity leave cover)| K-6 | 360 Students
Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill
Commencement Date: Term 2, 2024 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 
Capacity: Part-time for Term 2 and Full-time in Terms 3 and 4

Join us in shaping the future of our students!

We're seeking a passionate teacher to join our dedicated team, committed to providing quality Catholic education and maximising student outcomes. This Temporary Position will be part-time in Term 2 (Mondays and Tuesdays), beginning April 29th. In Term 3, you'll transition to full-time starting July 22nd for the remainder of the year.

We welcome applications from recent graduates as well (if applicable).

About our School

At Villa Maria, we are proud to offer quality Catholic education within a nurturing and supportive environment. As a valued member of our team, you will inspire and guide our students towards excellence while enjoying a collaborative and engaging workplace culture.

We are renowned for our strong, vibrant Catholic community where we enable students to live, learn and shine. Our passionate and dedicated teachers set high standards and personalise learning for every child as they challenge students to achieve their personal best.

With a focus on learning diversity, we afford children the opportunity to discover their interests and strive for excellence. Social justice programs provide the opportunity for faith formation and our partnership with parents and our parish help us live our values of faith, hope, courage and generosity in all we do.

Why work for Sydney Catholic Schools

In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. 

SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 17 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.

In addition, we offer:

• a competitive salary of $85,000-$122,100 per annum plus superannuation
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• flexible working arrangements
• discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About you

As a Kindergarten Teacher, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.

To excel in this role, you will be able to:

• create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of student 
• have a sound knowledge in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies and training in InitialLit would be beneficial 
• utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
• support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.

You will have attained:

• a tertiary qualification in Education
• eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• an Employee ID registration number with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) or a commitment to Register to Teach in SCS
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead. 

Application process

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the following via email to the Principal - ***************@syd.catholic.edu.au ;

• current CV
• cover letter
• three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal and your parish priest.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.