The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Code’s of Conduct. <br> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <br> • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools <br>• Demonstrated ability to ensure a Catholic perspective across the curriculum <br>• A four-year trained teacher classification and a minimum of ten years classroom teaching experience <br>• Sound understanding of current curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements in primary schools with the capacity to provide initiative and leadership in areas of curriculum development and cross curriculum content in syllabi <br>• Proven student success through effective use of literacy and numeracy data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes <br>• Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to support and enhance a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment <br>• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully alongside school colleagues <br>• Evidence of strong pedagogical and evidence-based practice and experience in designing contemporary and innovative learning opportunities <br>• Ability to plan and evaluate collaboratively with teachers and to model and share best practice within the school environment and across the system of schools <br>• Willingness to comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy (Category C) The applicant must provide evidence of the following: <br>• Four-year trained teacher classification <br>• NESA Teacher Accreditation <br>• Working with Children Clearance number <br> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <br> • Particular interest in deepening understandings about the teaching of Mathematics in primary schools <br>• Experience in a formal leadership position or as a Pedagogical Mentor or Leading Teacher at a primary school <br>• Post graduate qualifications at Masters level <br> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <br> Conditions and salary commensurate with the Education &amp; Professional Officers Agreement Maitland-Newcastle at level 3.3. Internal applicants will have the opportunity to return to their substantive role at the end of the two year period. <br> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <br> Applications together with Current Curriculum Vitae to be emailed as one pdf document (Ref 9799) to suzanne.fern@mn.catholic.edu.au Applications should address each of the criteria as listed for this position and provide names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be a parish priest and another, the applicant's immediate supervisor. Please note: Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Tuesday 15 December 2020 The role is based at the Catholic Schools Office, Hunter Street Newcastle. A leased vehicle is available as necessary. <br> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/9799/" target="_blank">More Information</a>