Loreto Normanhurst is a leading Catholic, independent day and boarding school for girls in Years 5-12. Working at Loreto Normanhurst means being part of a caring, faith-filled community rich in history and innovation, where professionalism and commitment to excellence are valued in every role.
Working at Loreto Normanhurst means belonging to a vibrant and supportive community of staff, students, parents and alumnae. We seek educators who share our commitment to the Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model (LNSGM) and are aligned with our School values. Loreto Normanhurst offers a range of professional development opportunities to help our staff connect, grow and advance their careers, including cross faculty dedicated groups aimed to build pedagogy, workshops, courses and mentorship programs.
About the Opportunity
Our school seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our school on a Temporary Part Time basis. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching and a genuine desire to improve student outcomes. We welcome all applicants including university graduates in their last year, new graduates and experienced teachers.
This role will commence in Term 1 2025 till the end of Term 2 2025 (maternity leave cover).
Candidates will need to have a proven ability to:
- Teach English across all stages.
- Create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students through varied teaching strategies and pedagogical practices.
- Develop and maintain collegial relationships within and beyond the faculty.
- Engage in curricular, pastoral and co-curricular responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
- Displays good understanding of the syllabus requirements and current NESA accreditation.
- Is confident in differentiating the curriculum in the classroom and committed to improving educational outcomes.
- Has outstanding planning and organising skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Is able to use ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement.
- Displays a proactive approach to professional development and a desire to contribute to the broader school community.
- All staff members at Loreto Normanhurst must participate in the Loreto Normanhurst Student Growth Model, which may mean being part of an Integrated Learning Team.
Benefits we Offer
- Fantastic opportunity to join a leading school with a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration and support.
- Extensive professional development training and dedicated teacher planning time.
- No Saturday Sport
- Onsite café and Staff Morning Tea every week.
- Staff car park and close to public transport
How do I apply?
Please address your application to Ms Ugonotti, the Principal, including your cover letter, a current CV and copies of relevant qualifications and NESA eTAMs Summary. More information about this role and how to apply can be found on the School’s website: www.loretonh.nsw.edu.au
Closing Date – 10am Monday 18 November 2024
All staff are expected to actively support the Catholic, and specifically Loreto, ethos of the school. Loreto Normanhurst supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. To create and maintain a child safe school, Loreto Normanhurst applies Child Safe Standards.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
