AddressSt Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,400 boys from Years 5 to 12. It began with an enrolment of 39 boys in 1928 and today offers a quality education for over 1400 boys and young men, ordinarily aged from 10 to 18.
We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick’s College, with a robust co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life that assists in developing young men who are prepared for a dynamic world.
Our College is built on the legacy of the Christian Brothers, and we proudly continue in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice. To that end, we embrace the Edmund Rice Education Australia Charter and commit to imbuing in our students the four Touchstones of an Edmund Rice education – Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, and Justice and Solidarity.
Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a proudly Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition. We are a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for our inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.
Interested applicants, please visit our website for more information about this position.
If you not applying for a specific position but would like to express an interest in joining our dedicated and professional staff, please complete the ‘Career Application’ on this page or contact the Director of Human Resources, Risk and Governance on 02 8705 9*** for a confidential discussion regarding your suitability and availability for employment at our College.
The Religious Education program of St Patrick’s works in partnership with all other faculties of the College. In particular, this program works with the Spiritual Development program to ensure a holistic, human and authentically Catholic formation of students, staff and parents. As an educator who is passionate about Religious Education, you will delight providing a powerful context to enhance understanding of the nature and significance of religion.
Temporary full-time contract position – Commence Monday 22 July 2024 and conclude Friday 27 September 2024 (Term 3, 2024)
You will be committed to the achievement of excellence; a strong collaborator; and, confident in effective pedagogy and classroom management. You will be someone who is committed to delivering the best possible teaching practices and learning experiences, integrated with a thorough content knowledge.
This opportunity offers a well-supported environment for pre-service teachers nearing completion of their degree, those who are currently undertaking their final internship, or recent graduates ready to begin their career.
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following selection criteria:
Essential criteria
- A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
- Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
- Qualified to teach Religious Education (Stage 4 and Stage 5) and Studies of Religion (Stage 6) with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
- Commitment to excellence as a classroom practitioner.
- Ability to cater to a diverse range of learning needs through differentiation of curriculum.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience teaching Studies of Religion (Stage 6).
How to apply
To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick’s College Strathfield
Your application should consist of:
1.Cover letter (maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions:
(a) What motivates you to want to become a teacher with St Patrick’s College, Strathfield?
(b) How would you use your expertise to enrich the learning of our students?
2.Current CV (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).
All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).
A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment.
St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.
Applications close 4:00 PM Monday 24 June 2024.
General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning 02 8705 9***.
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
