Science Teacher

Science Teacher | 7-12 | 1107 students
St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove 

Commencement Date:  Week 9, Term 2 2024

Closing Date:  Monday, 29th April 2024

Contract Type:Temporary, full-time 

About the College

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

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:

• 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.

Application Process:

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

℅: ****@stursulakingsgrove.catholic.edu.au
(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.