All staff in a Catholic school have an indispensable role to play
Simonds Catholic College adheres to the Statement of Principles regarding Catholic Education as set out in CEOM Policy 2.2.
It is expected of all employed in a Catholic school that they:
- Accept the Catholic educational philosophy of the school;
- Develop and maintain an adequate understanding of those aspects of Catholic teaching that touch upon their subject areas and other aspects of their work;
- By their teaching and other work and by personal example, strive to help students to understand, accept and appreciate Catholic teaching and values;
- Avoid, whether by word, action or public lifestyle, influence upon students that is contrary to the teaching and values of the Church community in whose name they act;
- Comply with the accreditation policy of the CECV to teach in a Catholic school and other CECV policies;
- Be committed to regular ongoing professional development;
- Be qualified as required by state authorities.
Child Protection Applicants should have a strong commitment to boys' education and the values and ethos of Catholic education, including providing a safe environment for our students. Our College Community is committed to the protection, wellbeing and inclusion of all the children in our care.
Employment Opportunities
Teaching Position 1: ENGLISH and HUMANITIES (full time)
We invite suitably qualified, engaging teachers with a passion for learning to apply for a FULL TIME Teaching Position for the 2024 school year commencing 29 January, to teach:
- Unit 3 & 4 VM Literacy and Unit 1 & 2 Foundation English
- Yr 8-10 Humanities
Teaching Position 2: MATHS (part time)
We invite suitably qualified, engaging teachers with a passion for learning to apply for a 0.6-0.8 FTE Teaching Position for the 2024 school year commencing 29 January, to teach:
- Unit 1 & 2 Foundation Maths
- Yr 7-10 Mathematics
Teaching Position 3: FOOD STUDIES (full time)
We invite suitably qualified, engaging teachers with a passion for learning to apply for a full time Teaching Position for the 2024 school year commencing 29 January, to teach:
- Year 7-10 Food Technology
- VCE Unit 3 & 4 Food Studies
- VM Work Related Skills
Part time work may be considered.
Graduates are welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Candidates must have the relevant rights to work in Australia and hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
A combined application letter and resume should be forwarded to Cindy Tran, PA to the Principal via ctran@sccmelb.catholic.edu.au
Applications Close Friday, 15 December 2023 at 9am.
Please note, preliminary interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Learning Support Officer
The available role will be between 0.8 and full-time (Fixed Contract from January 2024 to December 2024) with the possibility of ongoing work.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Officer to work in our Learning Diversity Team. The successful applicant will join a team to assist teachers and students in the classroom under the direction of the Learning Diversity Coordinator.
The role involves working closely with students with a variety of learning profiles and having the ability to engage and inspire with positivity is critical. The role may involve working with a specific student with complex needs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- The capacity to adapt behaviour management techniques to meet individual needs
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs that include ASD, ADHD and OCD.
- The ability to enforce routine and boundaries
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
- Kindness, intuition, and a good sense of humour
Suitable qualifications and experience in a similar role are desirable, but not essential and pre-service teachers are encouraged to apply. Ability to work with students in the upper years, particularly in Maths and Science, is an advantage.
Depending upon qualifications and experience, the salary will be in the range of a Level ES2 (2B) – ES2 (7B) but those with teaching qualifications would be in the mid to upper levels.
How to Apply
Candidates must have the relevant rights to work in Australia and or a Working with Children's.
To apply please send a combined cover letter and CV to the Learning Diversity Coordinator Alistair Forge: aforge@sccmelb.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date for Applications: Applications will close on Friday 26th of January, but applicants are encouraged to apply earlier.