Vacancies at Mater Dei School

 

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All applications must be accompanied by a current resume and completed Employment Application Form with a passport sized photo. 

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Classroom Teacher - Temporary Full Time

Casual Teachers - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 

Classroom Teacher - Temporary Full Time or Part Time

Mater Dei is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for a full time Classroom Teaching position, commencing in Term 3, 2025 (date negotiable) until December 2025. Mater Dei is also open to suitably qualified part time candidates (job share arrangement).

Position Summary

Classroom Teachers at Mater Dei are currently responsible to the Principal through the Deputy Principal. It is an expectation that the Classroom Teacher may teach across all Key Learning Areas and may be required to teach Infants, Primary and/or Secondary students. Applications are encouraged from teachers with experience across any/all Stages of the Primary or Secondary Curriculum, including applicants specialising in a particular Key Learning Area. Pre-Service teachers with current NESA Conditional Accreditation to Teach will also be considered.

In addition, the Teacher will demonstrate a graduate, proficient or highly accomplished level of professional practice, in line with the seven Australian Professional Standards for Teacher.

Essential Criteria

  • Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education including capacity and commitment to model the Benedictine values of Love of Christ & Neighbour; Prayer; Stewardship; Hospitality; Community; and Justice & Peace.

  • Current NESA accreditation and registration to work in a NSW school, including Conditional or Provisional accreditation.

  • Ability to program and plan for the diverse needs of students.

  • Ability to use data to inform and evaluate the learning process.

  • Demonstrated commitment and capacity to work collaboratively within a team.

  • Sensitivity to the differing needs of families including privacy, confidentiality, and diversity.

  • A current Working with Children Check.

The following experience, skills and attributes are desirable:

  • Special Education qualifications

  • Experience teaching students with Intellectual Disabilities

  • Creating and implementing Universally Designed teaching and learning experiences

  • Knowledge and/or experience implementing evidence-based practices in the classroom

What we can offer you

  • Salary and conditions in accordance with NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Teachers – Model A) MEA 2024

  • Salary Packaging – increase your take-home pay

  • Fitness Passport – reduced gym memberships

  • Smaller class sizes with additional support

  • Idyllic rural setting

For a copy of the Position Description please click here

For enquiries please email Jennifer Foldes, Principal, at schooladmin@materdei.org.au  and provide your best contact number.

To apply please provide the following to employment@materdei.org.au:

  • completed application form (Application Form can be downloaded from the top of this page)

  • a brief resume

 

Applications are open until the Position is filled.

Casual Teachers - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

We are calling for Expressions of Interest as we currently have a number of casual teaching vacancies available for enthusiastic K-12 educators who have a passion for Special Education, commencing as soon as possible.

You must have a current Working With Children Check, registration with NESA, a commitment to the Catholic ethos and willingness to teach the School's Religion Education Program, a flexible and adaptable approach with a good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a supportive, professional team.

To Express Your Interest 

Please send an email to casualteacheremployment@materdei.org.au and one of our School Executive Team will be in touch with you.

Casual Teacher Assistants

We welcome applications for enthusiastic, creative, responsible and hardworking Teachers’ Assistants to support our outstanding team of Learning and Support staff in delivering innovative and contemporary education for our students commencing as soon as possible.

 Essential Criteria

  • Experience with and/or an aptitude for supporting students with disabilities and complex support needs

  • Experience with and/or an aptitude for supporting Teachers to implement differentiated learning and assessment experiences that cater for the diverse needs of students

  • Good IT and computer skills to support contemporary and innovative student learning practices, as well as utilise the school’s education management system

  • Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously and as part of a team

  • Capacity and commitment to model the Benedictine values of Love of Christ & Neighbour; Prayer; Stewardship; Hospitality; Community; and Justice & Peace

  • Sensitive to the differing needs of families including privacy, confidentiality and cultural diversity

  • Possess a current First Aid and CPR qualification

  • Possess a current Working with Children Check

  • Possess a current LR NSW Drivers Licence

  • COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment within the Mater Dei Organisation. Evidence (of double vaccination and required boosters for COVID-19) must be produced prior to an offer of employment being made

 Desirable

  • Certificate III or IV in Education Support (or relevant qualifications at a Teacher’s Aide level, ideally with a focus on Diverse learning)

To Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter addressing the selection criteria and completed application for employment form (available to download from the link at the top of this page) to Karen Williams, HR Manager at employment@materdei.org.au

Mater Dei is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe, feel safe and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant child related employment screening.