<p>The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate <strong>Numeracy Support Teacher</strong> to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students. <strong><em>This position is open to both Primary and Secondary teachers.</em></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key focus areas</strong></p> <p>The Numeracy Support Teacher will fit the following criteria:</p> <p>-Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.</p> <p>-Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning.</p> <p>-Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.</p> <p>-Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.</p> <p>-Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.</p> <p>-Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.</p> <p><strong>The successful candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:</strong></p> <p>-Previous experience in numeracy intervention would be an advantage</p> <p>-Ability to facilitate collaborative teaching and planning for all students who require adjustments to the curriculum.</p> <p>-Be skilled in working with and building capacity of class teachers in developing educational plans for students who require learning intervention programs.</p> <p><strong>Applications should include:&nbsp;</strong>a covering letter addressing the position criteria, qualification transcripts, professional experience reports (if applicable) and names of three professional referees.</p> <p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p>Catholic Education within the Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment in its primary and secondary schools and for early learning and out of school hours care centres in western Sydney. One of the largest employers in western Sydney, Catholic Education's recruitment, selection and appointment processes reflect its purpose and intent, and that is to provide quality Catholic schooling by strengthening the professional lives of staff, and to improve the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community.</p> <p>St John Paul II Catholic College is a Year 7-12, dual-campus Catholic Co-educational high school. For more information about our school community please follow the link:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stjohnpaul2.catholic.edu.au/">http://www.stjohnpaul2.catholic.edu.au/</a></p>