English Teacher - Hennessy Catholic College, Young NSW
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Job no: 503788
Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: Hennessy Catholic College (Young)
Categories: Teacher Secondary
Location: Young, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $76,754 to $129,948 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, 10 November 2024
About Hennessy Catholic College
At Hennessy Catholic College, we foster a vibrant and nurturing environment where students and teachers alike can thrive and grow together. We warmly welcome everyone into our inclusive community, creating a space where all feel supported and valued. Serving a diverse regional area, Hennessy is dedicated to delivering high-quality education in a safe and caring setting. As our student population continues to grow, we remain agile and responsive, ensuring we meet the evolving needs and aspirations of every student. Our commitment extends to supporting our staff, empowering them to inspire and lead with passion during this exciting time of expansion.
Hennessy Catholic College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres
across ACT and NSW.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About the Role
As an English Teacher, you'll ignite a love for learning by using creative teaching strategies and diverse resources that bring the curriculum to life. You'll guide students through their learning journeys with regular assessments, providing meaningful feedback, and maintaining organised records. We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth, offering opportunities to collaborate with fellow educators and engage with families. In this role, you’ll not only help your students excel academically but also have the chance to develop and refine your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Create a learning environment that stimulates learning promotes excellence and accepts and acknowledges the needs of students to be both challenged and supported.
- Use a variety of teaching and learning techniques to meet individual needs.
- Identify learner needs, conferring with specialist staff in the school when necessary.
- Provide timely and useful feedback about completed assessment items for students.
- Communicate in a clear, respectful, and professional way to optimise each student’s development.
- Be proficient in the use of IT as a teaching and administrative tool.
- Maintain professional confidentiality on information about students.
- Communicate with parents in written reports and parent-teacher interviews and at other times as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
- Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registration.
- NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
- A thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students, and parents.
- The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements.
- Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.
- A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position Description
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