<p>Gilroy Catholic College is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate IST Teacher to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students.</p> <p><strong>Key focus areas</strong></p> <p>The IST 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>The successful applicant must have:</p> <p>. A sound knowledge of and commitment to our Catholic faith and mission in Catholic education</p> <p>. Ability to teach iStem is an advantage and another subject an advantage</p> <p>. Innovative pedagogical practices and ability to integrate ICT into classroom practice</p> <p>. Experience with Project Based Learning, programming and assessment through assessment design</p> <p>. Clear understanding of differentiation and adjustment as the basis of personalised learning</p> <p>. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team</p> <p>. A current Working With Children Check</p> <p>All applications are to include a <strong>cover letter</strong>, curriculum vitae and three (3) current professional referees. If applicants are currently working in a school the Principal must be one of the referees. All referees listed must also include a mobile phone number as well as work numbers.</p> <p>Please include your University accreditation, registration details with the CEDP and NESA, please also provide a copy of your current <strong>Working With Children Check Number</strong> <strong>with expiry date</strong>.&nbsp; <strong>If you don't have a PIN or HRTC number with the CEDP please apply to </strong><a href="https://tinyurl.com/y8xke696"><strong>https://tinyurl.com/y8xke696</strong></a></p> <p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 83 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p> <p dir="ltr">CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Successful Candidates for all positions at CEDP must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check">here</a>.</p>