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About our School
At St Ursula’s College, we have a strong commitment to building a sense of belonging. We want each member of our community to experience the joy, hope, peace and strength that comes from a living Catholic faith in the Ursuline tradition. Like St Angela, we believe education can be life-changing. Our great hope is to instil in each of our girls a deep, lifelong love of learning. We work hard to foster a culture that enriches each student’s life. We want to open their eyes and awaken their curiosity and wonder so they can pursue new possibilities and develop bold aspirations.
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 range - $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 Science Teacher, you will be an energetic and innovative educator with a distinct focus on quality education and a commitment to enhancing 21st-century pedagogy. You will be joining our innovative Science department in a temporary, full-time position commencing Week 9 Term 2 to end of year 2024.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate:
- the ability to teach Junior Science with a passion for learning and teaching
- a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic school within the broader Catholic Church
- a commitment to academic excellence and sound knowledge of contemporary approaches to pedagogy, including the nature of assessment and differentiated learning
- commitment to a learning culture of shared responsibility for quality teaching and student learning growth, informed by data
- working knowledge and understanding of education appropriate for the stage/s for which this role is responsible
- a comprehensive understanding of NESA requirements
- highly developed interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate with parents, students and staff
- the capacity to empower students to be independent and creative learners
- a willingness to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the College.
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.
How to apply
Please submit the following via email to Ms Vivienne Awad - College Principal, St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove;
- cover letter
- current resume
- Employment application including three referees, including name and contact details
℅: info@stursulakingsgrove.catholic.edu.au (please do not apply through Seek)
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.
