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Classroom Teacher / Head of House

St John's Catholic College - The Gardens (see more jobs from this school)

THE GARDENS, NT 

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Building and Construction , Community & Family Studies , Design , Engineering Studies , Food Technology / Nutrition , Graphics , Home Economics , Hospitality , Industrial Technology , Information Processes and Technology , Software Design and Development , TAS , Technology , Textiles , ESL / EALD , English , LOTE , Literacy , Agriculture , Biology , Chemistry , Earth and Environmental Science , Mathematics , Numeracy , Physics , Psychology , STEM , Science , Child Studies , Health , Outdoor Education , PDHPE , Physical Education , Aboriginal Studies , Accounting , Ancient History , Business Studies , Commerce , Economics , Geography , HASS , HSIE , History , Legal Studies , Modern History , Philosophy , Politics , Religious Studies / Studies of Religion , Society and Culture , Tourism , Dance , Drama , Media Arts , Music , Visual Art , Chinese , Indonesian , Vietnamese

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 April 2024

St John's Catholic College Darwin is seeking to recruit a Classroom Teacher / Head of House (Pastoral Leader) commencing Term 2 or Semester 2 2024.
<p><b>College Vision: </b></p><p>St John’s Catholic College is a safe, connected, learning community for local, boarding and international students. We will strive for excellence and ensure the holistic development of each student through a balanced approach to faith, academic, sporting and cultural activities.</p><p><b>Primary Objective: </b></p><p>As a member of the Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Team, lead a House within the vertical system to promote engagement and formation supporting positive wellbeing and learning outcomes. </p><p>The duties and responsibilities of this position are in addition to the employee’s primary role and responsibilities as a Classroom Teacher. </p><p><b>Head of House Responsibilities: </b></p><p>• Lead a team of students and staff to develop and enhance College and House identity, pride and spirit. </p><p>• Manage students to meet the standards and expectations of the College as outlined in the Student Handbook, the Pastoral Care and Wellbeing policy, the Student Management policy and other relevant policies. </p><p>• Maintain regular communication with Parents / Guardians and Staff on relevant matters regarding the wellbeing and learning of students. </p><p>• Facilitate opportunities that support the development of student engagement, voice and leadership. </p><p>• Implement a proactive approach based on restorative principles that supports positive relationships within the College community. </p><p>• Support teachers with strategies to effectively manage students to support positive wellbeing and learning outcomes. </p><p>• Implement low to mid-level student management strategies in accordance with College expectations and documentation, and assist with the management of critical incidents and incidents of significant concern. </p><p>• Keep accurate records relating to student management, wellbeing and communication on the student management system. </p><p>• Support the AP: Teaching and Learning in the Academic Reporting process. </p><p>• Refer students to the College Nurse, College Counsellor and College Chaplain to support student health and wellbeing. </p><p>• Support the Deputy Principal in the running of assemblies. </p><p>• Assist the APRE in ensuring that the College is Catholic in its identity and practice through service activities. </p><p>• Attend and actively participate in Pastoral Care and Wellbeing meetings. </p><p>• Ensure that the Pastoral Care and Wellbeing program operates in accordance with College and System policies and procedures. </p><p>• Monitor student attendance data and implement strategies that support excellent student attendance. </p><p>• Lead a team of Homeroom Teachers and House Staff to coordinate the safe operation of House and College activities to support student engagement. </p><p>• Support the College with the orientation, induction and formation of new students. </p><p>• Act as a School Safeguarding Contact Person in the area of Child Safety. </p><p>• Contribute regular articles to the newsletter, yearbook and communications informing and promoting the Pastoral Care and Wellbeing program / vertical House System. </p><p>• Any other duties as directed by the identified member of the Strategic Leadership Team. </p><p><b>Selection Criteria: </b></p><p>• Current Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). </p><p>• Current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory. </p><p>• Understanding of and the willingness to support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the College. </p><p>• Highly organised and competent teacher with the capacity and demonstrated readiness to take on a POR. </p><p>• An understanding of the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework: https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/ </p><p>• Knowledge of contemporary strategies and practices within the area of student management and wellbeing. </p><p>• Engagement with professional learning that supports the development of Middle Leaders. </p><p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with legislation. Position descriptions are evolving documents that are reviewed and updated annually as part of the CENT Partnership Check In process. <br /></p><p><b> Learn More:</b></p><p>Learn more by visiting our website: <a href="https://www.stjohnsnt.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">https://www.stjohnsnt.catholic.edu.au/</a> </p><p><b>Limited temporary 1 bedroom short term accommodation (up to 3 months) available at a low cost rate to support the successful applicant (if required).</b></p><p><b>How To Apply:</b><br /></p><p>St John&#39;s Catholic College is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has extensive recruitment and screening processes in place. </p><p>Please note we will be screening applications and scheduling interviews as applications are received; therefore, the role may be filled prior to the closing date.</p><p>To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume including three professional referees, TRB NT Registration Certificate and copy of Ochre Card to the Principal at: principal.stjohns&#64;nt.catholic.edu.au</p>

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<p>To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume including three professional referees, TRB NT Registration Certificate and copy of Ochre Card to the Principal at: principal.stjohns&#64;nt.catholic.edu.au</p>

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