<p>St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.</p><p>We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick’s, with a robust co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life that assists in developing young men who are prepared for a dynamic world. </p><p><strong>Temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) Parental Leave Contract position commencing on Monday 28 April 2025 and concluding Friday 5 December 2025. </strong></p><p>We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Legal Studies and Religious Education Teacher to cover a period of parental leave. As an experienced educator you will balance the importance of understanding legal frameworks in relation to justice, society and ethics with understanding the vital significance of religion, particularly in the context of a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition.</p><p>To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following essential selection criteria:</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong> </p><ul><li>A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition. </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice. </li><li>Qualified to teach Legal Studies (Stage 6) and Religious Education (Stage 4 to Stage 6) with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.</li><li>Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.</li><li>Demonstrates effective classroom management through clear expectations, proactive behaviour strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.</li><li>Demonstrated success in differentiation of curriculum.</li><li>Effectively incorporates ICT into teaching, learning, and assessment to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified and experienced in delivering Studies of Religion I and II courses.</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong> </p><p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website <a href="https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/" rel="nofollow">Working at SPC | St Patrick’s College Strathfield</a> </p><p>Your application should consist of: </p><p><strong>1.Cover letter</strong> (maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions: </p><p><strong>(a)</strong> What motivates you to want to become a teacher with St Patrick’s College, Strathfield? </p><p><strong>(b)  </strong>How would you use your expertise to enrich the learnings of our students? </p><p><strong>2.Current CV</strong> (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).   </p><p><i>All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred). </i></p><p>A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment. </p><p>Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment. </p><p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse. </p><p><strong>Applications close 4:00 PM Tuesday 4 March 2025. </strong> </p><p>General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning 02 8705 9251.</p><p>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment. </p><p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.</i> </p><p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.</i> </p>