<p>Job Title: Science Teacher</p> <p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p> <p>Cerdon College Merrylands is a Catholic secondary girls’ school founded by and educating in the tradition of the Marist Sisters. In living out the values of Christ, our school celebrates the uniqueness of each person within a diverse community. This is reflected in our school motto: ‘In All Things Christ’.<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking a Science Teacher to join our wonderful school community on a Permanent Full-time basis commencing Term 3.&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will have the capacity to teach Science across Stage 4 and Stage 5, with experience or qualifications in Earth and Environmental Science and Biology highly regarded.</p> <p>If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career</p> <p><strong>Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)</strong></p> <p>There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>Salary packaging for eligible employees</li> <li>Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)</li> <li>Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees</li> <li>Extensive growth and development opportunities</li> <li>State-of-the-art facilities</li> <li>Cultural leave for Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander employees</li> </ul> <p><strong>Your duties will include but are not limited to</strong></p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Capacity to teach Science across Stage 4 and Stage 5, with the ability to teach Earth and Environmental Science and Biology preferred.</li> <li>Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning</li> <li>Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback</li> <li>Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development</li> <li>Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning</li> <li>Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Applications must include:</p> <ul> <li>A Resume and Cover Letter including, copies of your Qualifications, Accreditations and Transcripts</li> <li>Working with Children Check (Employee) or willing to obtain</li> <li>NESA Accreditation and Statements of Service</li> </ul> <p>Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p>CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Child Safeguarding Statement</strong></p> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.</p> <p><strong>Diversity Statement</strong></p> <p>CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;</p>