<p>St Patrick’s College believes in the importance of language learning in order to foster global citizens. Our high-quality education in languages enables students to respond positively to the opportunities and challenges of this rapidly changing world. </p><p><b>Temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) parental leave contract position commencing on Monday 23 August 2021 and concluding 24 June 2022. </b></p><p>We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Secondary Languages (Italian) Teacher for a temporary parental leave contract. You will be committed to the achievement of excellence as a classroom teacher; a strong collaborator; and, confident in effective pedagogy and classroom management. With a thorough content knowledge and mastery of the curriculum, you will be someone who has proven success in delivering the best possible teaching practices and learning experiences. </p><p>To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following essential selection criteria: </p><p><b>Essential Criteria </b></p><ul><li>A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition. </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice. </li><li>Qualified to teach Italian (Stage 4 and Stage 5) </li><li>Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner. </li><li>Experience in differentiation of curriculum. </li></ul><p><b>Desirable Criteria </b></p><ul><li>Qualified to teach Stage 6 Italian Beginners and / or Continuers.</li><li>Qualified to teach French.</li><li>Ability to teach a course in another key learning area. </li></ul><p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional teaching staff, apply via the online &#39;Career Application&#39; available on our website <a href="https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/</a> </p><p>Your application should consist of: </p><ol><li>A cover letter </li><li>Specific statements addressing the essential and desirable criteria (in no more than 3 x A4 pages, size 11 font) </li><li>A current CV outlining your qualifications, experience and skills </li><li>Statements of Service </li><li>Certified academic transcripts </li><li>The names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) referees </li><li>A current Working with Children number and date of birth for the Working with Children Check verification </li></ol><p>All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred). </p><p>A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment. </p><p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse. </p><p><b>Applications close 4pm Friday 25 June 2021. </b></p><p>General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Leader by phoning 02 8705 9295. </p><p>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment. </p><p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. </i></p><p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>