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Form of workScience Teacher | 7-12 | 640 students
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights
Commencement Date: Term 2, 2024
Closing Date: Friday, 1 March 2024
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time
About the College
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights is an all-boys’ Catholic secondary school. We provide our students with many opportunities to enliven gospel values and they are encouraged to be generous in both word and action. Our slogan Excellence, Service, Community, Empowering Young Men for the Future is a reflection of the college’s commitment to academic excellence and the provision of a broad and dynamic education in a safe and supportive community, designed to form young men of substance who contribute positively to our world.
What we offer
In joining De La Salle Catholic College Revesby Heights, you will be joining the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) system and be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and almost 73,000 students.
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:
- attractive remuneration ($85,000 - $122,00 based on experience) and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 each year
- generous leave provisions including 17.5% annual leave loading
- student fee discount - up to 25% discount for parents of SCS students
- extensive professional and leadership development opportunities
- flexible working arrangements
- discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
- generous Employee Referral Program.
About you
The successful applicant will be committed to the Catholic ethos of the College and utilise effective teaching and learning strategies and technologies to enhance 21st century pedagogy.
To be considered for this role, you will have the following experience, skills and knowledge:
- qualifications in teaching Science (with the capacity to teach Chemistry and/or Physics)
- understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and purpose of the Catholic school within the broader Catholic Church
- ability to create a culture of excellence and high expectations through positive support of student learning
- exemplary classroom practice, utilising a range of effective pedagogies
- understanding of current educational research, including authentic assessment practices, differentiation and effective feedback
- interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate with parents, students and staff
- empower students to be independent and creative learners
- ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- willingness to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the College
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- strong organisational skills.
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.
Application Process:
Please submit the following, through email, addressed to the Principal, Mr Michael Hollis, (c/-***********@syd.catholic.edu.au), with the following:
- cover letter
- current resume
- three referees, including name and contact details
(please do not apply through Seek)
Please note that candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.
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.
