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<p><strong>St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Freshwater is currently seeking a passionate and skilled Music Teacher. This is a temporary, part-time opportunity working 0.2 FTE until the end of the 2025 school year.</strong><br> &nbsp;<br><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>Our latest four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% <strong>above</strong> the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching Time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days plus further arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts: </strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Middle Leaders Program</strong>: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Teachers</strong> <strong>Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions</strong>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner committed to the ethos of the Catholic School</li> <li>Capacity to contribute to the school’s Continuous Improvement Cycle and is committed to student achievement</li> <li>Proven ability to apply sound pedagogical practices to create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the needs of all learners</li> <li>Ability teach music, preferably with experience in playing guitar/piano and singing</li> <li>Highly effective in managing and facilitating safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices</li> <li>Willingness to contribute to the broader extracurricular aspects of school life as an active member of the school community</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community.</li> <li> <p>Proficient in the use of technology to enhance student learning</p> <p>Applicants who are not currently working in a Broken Bay systemic school must have a 4 year training qualification or be enrolled to undertake further study that will provide them with a four year trained qualification to be eligible to apply for any teaching position in the Diocese.</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 45 schools all promote faith, learning, and wellbeing. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<br><strong>How do I apply?</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Applications should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and&nbsp;</li> <li>A current resume</li> </ul> <p>Please ensure that you apply through our recruitment portal. Applications received outside the portal will not be accepted.</p> <p>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.&nbsp;</p>