School Careers

Vacancies at Mater Dei School

Classroom Teacher - Permanent Full Time commencing January 2024

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following full time permanent Classroom Teaching position, commencing Term 1, 2024.

Classroom Teachers at Mater Dei are currently responsible to the Principal through the Deputy Principal but directly report to their Stage Leader for day to day requirements.

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.

• Up to date COVID-19 vaccination (3 doses) is a required condition of employment at Mater Dei.

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 2017

• Smaller class sizes with additional support

• An extra week pupil vacation period at the end of Term 2 each year

• Idyllic rural setting

For a copy of the Position Description please click here

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

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

• completed Mater Dei Application Form (available at the link at the top of this page),

• a brief resume

• one-page cover letter addressing criteria

Applications Close:   5pm, Friday 6 October 2023.     Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early and will be Interviewed as soon as possible.

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.

Vaccination is a condition of employment at Mater Dei. Evidence (of triple vaccination for COVID-19) must be produced prior to an offer of casual employment being made.

Casual Teachers

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.

Essential Criteria

Successful applicants 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 commitment to innovation and educational change

• Experience and/or qualifications in, or an understanding of, Special Education

• A flexible and adaptable approach with a good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a supportive, professional team

• Strong skills in the teaching of Literacy and Numeracy

• An ability to teach across all KLAs

• A personal commitment to life-long learning

• Vaccination is a condition of employment at Mater Dei. Evidence (of double vaccination and relevant booster for COVID-19) must be produced prior to an offer of casual employment being made

What We Can Offer You

• Salary and conditions in line with the NSW Independent Schools (Teachers-Model A) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017

• Minimum casual engagement of $408.94 per day (Band 1)

• Well-resourced and innovative in technology

• Idyllic rural setting

• Ample parking

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

School Administrative Assistant - Part TIme

Are you a dynamic, efficient and IT savvy office administrator capable of providing general and professional level support to the Executive and others in an organisation?

Mater Dei is seeking a permanent part time Administrative Assistant to join our Team for two (2) days per week providing professional level administrative support to the School Community and Executive Team as well as being responsible for designated School Administration areas such as Reception.  Reception duties include responding and assisting with enquiries from staff, parents/carers and the wider community, welcoming and directing visitors, managing the Compass Kiosk sign in system, monitoring general school emails and correspondence.  In addition, the role encompasses responsibility for assisting staff with document preparation, resource ordering and coordinating and maintaining the Board Room, Staff Room and Print Room.   Importantly, the ability to liaise and interact with executive and staff, students, parents and other members of the Mater Dei community is a significant feature of the role.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant business administration qualifications and demonstrated experience in a busy administrative, school based or executive support role

• Highly developed administrative, organisation and time management skills with attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with an ability to build relationships, communicate at all levels and remain calm under pressure

• Self-directed with a proven ability to work under limited direction and organise and prioritise a range of tasks to meet deadlines

• Strong initiative, problem-solving skills and proven ability to develop and improve processes and practices

• High level computing skills including the use of digital calendars and email and the ability to utilise Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level (minimum typing speed 60wpm)

• Experience with using Compass Education Management System

• Availability and flexibility to work extra days and to cover leave of other Administrative Assistants as needed

• Commitment to our organisational values and working collaboratively within a team environment

• Commitment to confidentiality and the ability to manage issues with sensitivity, diplomacy and tact

• Current Working with Children Check

• Up to date vaccination is a condition of employment at Mater Dei. Evidence (of 3 doses of an eligible COVID-19 Vaccination) must be sighted for the successful applicant prior to an offer of employment being made.

A copy of the Position Description can be accessed here.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter addressing the selection criteria and completed Application for Employment Form available from the link at the top of this page to Katrina Sims, HR Coordinator at employment@materdei.org.au

For Enquiries

Enquiries should be directed to Katrina Sims, HR Coordinator, on 4654 8713 or email any questions to employment@materdei.org.au

Applications Close                   5pm, Monday 19 June 2023

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.