AddressScience Teacher | 7-12| 1127 Students
Aquinas Catholic College, Menai
Commencement Date: Term 2, 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Aquinas Catholic College Menai is a Systemic Co-educational College located in the Sutherland Shire with an enrolment of 1,120 students and 108 staff. Established in 1993 the College is a welcoming community inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our tailored curriculum is based on our Enlivened Learning philosophy which fosters a growth mindset in uniting faith, wellbeing and learning.
What we offer
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 18 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:
- competitive salary range 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
The successful applicant will possess:
- commitment to the mission of Catholic Education and a willingness to actively support and promote the Catholic, religious, academic and pastoral dimensions of College life
- teaching qualifications in Science with the ability to teach Stage 4-5 Science and Stage 6 Biology
- commitment to academic excellence
- ability to differentiate curriculum and assessment
- desire to build professional relationships which promote a shared commitment and a sense of achievement.
To excel in this role, you will:
- demonstrate proficiency in teaching
- apply teaching approaches that cater to diverse learning styles
- commit to on-going professional and spiritual development
- guide and lead students in co-curricular activities
- support the College's educational advancements and endorse innovation as outlined in our Strategic Plan
- participate in leadership mentoring and training alongside peers and build strong professional relationships
- uphold and promote the Catholic ethos of the school
- exemplify the core values of truth, empathy, excellence, curiosity, and collaboration in alignment with Sydney Catholic Schools' Mission and Vision.
You will have attained:
- a Tertiary qualification in Education
- eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- accreditation to teach Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Sydney
- 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 James Clancy, College Principal;
- cover letter
- current resume
- academic transcripts
- three referees, including name and contact details, one being a Parish Priest reference.
Email: *********@aquinasmenai.catholic.edu.au
(please do not apply through Seek)
Please note applicants may be interviewed and appointed before 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.
SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
