Science Teacher (Permanent Full-time) - Emmaus Catholic College
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Job no: 505938
Work type: ongoing full-time
Location: Emmaus Catholic College - Kemps Creek
Categories: Teaching
Permanent Full-time Science Teacher position commencing Term 2 2024
Recent Graduates welcome to Apply!
The School
Emmaus Catholic College strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, while ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education. Emmaus offers staff and students a tranquil setting for learning. Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, Emmaus is fully equipped with the tools of today (and tomorrow!)
The Organisation
Emmaus is proud to be part of the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). The Diocese is a system of 80 schools with over 5000 employees, committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.
About the Opportunity
Emmaus is seeking a skilled and passionate Science Teacher to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students.
Benefits
There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer! As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:
Competitive remuneration
Wellbeing initiatives and resources
Extensive growth and development opportunities
Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
State-of-the-art facilities
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:
Have a thorough knowledge of the Science curriculum (specialising in Biology)
Good knowledge of Inquiry Based Learning
Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how Science is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn Science and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.
Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for student needs in order to maximise student learning.
Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.
Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.
Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.
Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.
Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.
Essential Qualifications and Accreditations:
Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION:
A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal (Gabriela Osterlund) introducing yourself and addressing the position criteria
Your Resume outlining education and experience
The contact details of at least three referees
If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here .
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Advertised: 06 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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