Description:
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Temporary Full-Time opportunity for 2025 commencing Term 2
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Supportive, vibrant and active school community.
Located in Blacktown, St Michael’s is a large four stream co-educational Catholic school committed to providing a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6. At St Michael’s we aim to live out our vision of being a Catholic community which Reflects, Engages and Empowers - educating the whole child – academically, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
About the opportunity:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Primary teacher to work on a temporary full-time basis to start Term 2, 2025 on a Year 6 class. We are currently seeking a dynamic and energetic teacher with the relevant NESA accreditation. This is a fantastic opportunity to create engaging and creative learning environments in a supportive and fulfilling community.
The Primary K-6 Teacher will fit the following criteria:
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Understand contemporary pedagogical approaches for primary years learners
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Knowledge on how to structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students. Strong teachers have extensive knowledge of the content and sequence of Key Learning Areas - including Religious Education.
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Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implementing fair and equitable behaviour management plans
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Interpreting and using student assessment data to diagnose barriers to learning and to challenge students to improve their performance
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Effectively managing the learning cycle, including planning for learning and assessment, developing learning programs, teaching, assessing, providing feedback on student learning and reporting to parents/carers
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Be open to growth and development through professional learning experiences which include practice analysis conversations, classroom observations and input from instructional coaches.
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Engaging with our school community within and beyond the classroom to enrich the
educational context for students
Essential Qualifications and Accreditations:
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Tertiary Qualification in Education
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Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) - conditionally accredited teachers and new graduates are welcome to apply
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Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)
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Sound knowledge of and commitment to our Catholic faith and mission in Catholic education.
Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter. Candidates are required to include in their resumes the details of three referees.