San Clemente High School, Mayfield is seeking a permanent full time Visual Arts and English teacher with a capacity and/or willingness to each in another subject area to join the school community for 2022. San Clemente is a Year 7 – 10 Catholic school in the Dominican tradition which enjoys an excellent reputation within the community. The positive relationships that exist between parents, students and staff allow for a harmonious educational setting which accommodates the whole person. The school endeavours to foster the individuality and potential of all students, recognising the uniqueness of each person, with their specific academic and wellbeing needs catered for by a compassionate and dedicated staff. San Clemente is committed to continual improvement in all aspects of school life. Student wellbeing is seen as central to academic achievement and the school has comprehensive structures in place to support student centred learning and growth. <p> Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child can grow both academically and spiritually to live purposeful lives. The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - particularly those who participate in the life of the Diocese. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and, where legislated, hold a Working with Children Check. Diocesan workers are expected to personally adopt and enact the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. </p> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <p> ? Willingness to actively support the Catholic identity of the school in word and action. ? Ability to apply appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential ? Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes ? Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes ? Desire to contribute to the establishment of a staff wide culture of professional learning, reading and reflective practice ? Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment ? Evidence of excellent organisational and administrative skills ? Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category B - Accreditation to Teach Religion. The applicant must provide evidence of the following: <br>• Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; <br>• Current NESA Accreditation; <br>• Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)number; <br>• Completion of Anaphylaxis training. </p> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <p> • Capacity and willingness to teach in another subject area in an evolving timetable would be a significant advantage. </p> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <p> Salary is in accordance with New South Wales &amp; Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. </p> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <p> To apply: Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to Principal – Bernard Burgess: bernard.burgess@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including, one of whom must be their current Principal. If you are applying as a Graduate Teacher, please provide contact details for your most recent Supervising Teacher. If you are not currently working in a school, please provide your previous Supervisor/Principal. Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process. Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. Applications closes on the 29/9/21 at 3.30pm </p> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/11446/" target="_blank">More Information</a>