Expression Of Interest For Casual Teachers - Catholic Schools Office

Introduction:
The Catholic Schools Office of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking dedicated Casual Teachers (Visiting Teachers) to contribute to our vibrant educational community in 2025.

At Catholic Education, you’ll discover a fulfilling career filled with opportunities to inspire and shape the academic, spiritual, physical, and emotional development of students. Our network encompasses 58 schools across urban, rural, and regional areas, supported by over 1,200 teachers and 550 staff members. We are currently expanding our pool of visiting teachers to support our dynamic schools and teams.

Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION (LINK)

As a visiting teacher in our Catholic schools, you will play an essential role in fostering the holistic growth of every student—academically, spiritually, and personally. You will engage students and their families in a faith-based educational journey, enriching their learning experience and nurturing a love for learning.

Our teachers are instrumental in creating an environment of curiosity, creativity, and excellence. They design and deliver differentiated learning programs that cater to the diverse needs of students, ensuring each child can achieve their full potential. Through innovative teaching practices and robust assessment strategies, you will inspire meaningful connections and lifelong learning.

How It Works:

• Submit Your Application: Express your interest by completing the online application form.
• Pre-Screening Process: If shortlisted, the People and Culture team will guide you through pre-employment requirements, including:
• NESA Accreditation
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Criminal Check
• Additional compliance checks
• Contract and Access: Once approved, you will receive a casual employment contract and gain access to our schools through ClassCover.

Note: If you have previously worked with the Diocese, you will still need to complete the pre-screening process. Please mention your prior employment in your application.

If shortlisted, and email will be sent to you and a member of the People and Culture team will guide you through pre-employment requirements.

Please ensure you have certified copies of academic qualifications and all other relevant documentation prepared prior to submission to ensure a streamlined process.

Skills and Experiences:
To be successful, you must demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education, including actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture.

For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic.

In your cover letter please ensure you address each of the following

• How would you approach managing a classroom of varying abilities on short notice? Please provide an example of a strategy or activity you might use.
• Describe strategies would you use to quickly build rapport with students in a casual teaching role?
• How do you collaborate with school staff to meet the needs of all students?
• How would you promote a culture of safety when working with school-aged children, and how do you ensure that students feel safe and supported?
• How do you demonstrate an innovative mindset committed to continuous improvement.

How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below and submit the following:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria as noted above. Also indicating schools/locations that you would like to engage with. For secondary teachers please also indicate subject specialisation.
• Your resume.

Note: Incomplete applications or those that do not address the selection criteria may not be shortlisted.

Applications close: Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 11:59 PM.

For inquiries, contact the Casual Team at casuals@mn.catholic.org.au.

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.