Working at SPC

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition that began with an enrolment of 39 boys in 1928 and today offers a quality education to over 1,560 boys from Years 5 to 12. 

We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick’s College, 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. 

Our College is built on the legacy of the Christian Brothers, and we proudly continue in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice. To that end, we embrace the Edmund Rice Education Australia Charter and commit to imbuing in our students the four Touchstones of an Edmund Rice education – Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community, and Justice and Solidarity.

Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a proudly Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition. We are a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for our inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.

 

Professional

• Support for achievement and maintenance of Teacher Accreditation with access to:
  • Structured Teacher Accreditation Programs
  • NESA Accredited Professional Development
  • A dedicated Professional Growth Coach
• All staff are involved in taking responsibility for a cocurricular activity (sport or cultural) however they are remunerated for their work using a payscale linked to our Enterprise Agreement with a variable pay scales that takes into account the demands of the activity.
• Connection to the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Ltd network of schools
• EREA Ltd National Formation and Leadership Programs
• Formal performance appraisal framework promoting the professional growth and development of our leaders
• Annual Research Fellowship Scholarships
• Professional development grants to support further study
• Support in professional development career progression
• Mentoring
• Salary packaging options
• Superannuation and financial planning seminars
• One hour per fortnight dedicated to professional collaborative learning with colleagues
• School-provided Surface Book laptop
• Dedicated on-site IT Team including ICT Teaching and Learning Integration support

Health & Wellbeing

• Health and wellbeing program initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to school gym / weights room / pool
• Free annual influenza vaccination
• Free on-site and off-site parking and public transport subsidy through our Green Travel Plan
• Purposeful experiences through faith formation, social justice and sustainability initiatives

Cultural, social, community

• High performing academic school
• 25% school fee remission if son/s join the community too
• Varied and interesting Co-curricular Program
• Rich tradition of sporting and cultural success
• Diverse and inclusive community – our community is accepting and welcoming
• Connection to community through social and spiritual gatherings and liturgical celebrations
• International and National Immersion and Partnership Programs
• International and National Sporting and Cultural Tours
• Staff Voice – we value our employees’ ideas and suggestions for improvements
• Commitment to achieving gender leadership equity
• Celebration of staff achievement and recognition of service

All applications for permanent, temporary and casual employment opportunities with our College should consist of: 

1. A cover letter
2. A current CV outlining your qualifications, experience and skills
3. Responses to ‘target questions’ or specific statements addressing the essential and desirable criteria (where requested to do so)
4. Certified academic transcripts
5. Statements of Service
6. The names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) referees
7. A current Working with Children number and date of birth for the Working with Children Check verification.

Your application should be addressed to The Principal – MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred.

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Unless otherwise stated, all applications will be reviewed ten (10) working days of the closing date listed in our advertisements. In the event that you have not been invited to attend an interview within that time frame, you can consider your application to have been unsuccessful for the position you have applied for.

If you not applying for a specific position but would like to express an interest in joining our dedicated and professional staff, please complete the ‘Career Application’ on this page or contact the Director of Human Resources, Risk and Governance on 02 8705 9295 for a confidential discussion regarding your suitability and availability for employment at our College.

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. 

2 year full-time temporary contract position – Commence Friday 24 January 2025

Reporting to the Director of Co-curricular, through the Head of Sport, the Head of Athletic Development will be responsible for the overall management, promotion and development of the College’s Athletic Development Program from Year 5 to Year 12.

This position will be expected to lead, develop and implement strength and conditioning training programs, oversee the training facilities and support the physical development of students through data-driven performance analysis. Thus, it is expected you will work collaboratively with the Co-curricular Team and Head of PDHPE to ensure a cohesive approach to training, competition and personal growth, while also promoting a positive and inclusive athletic culture within the College community. 

Ultimately, we would like to ensure that we have an Athletic Development Program that is unique to St Patrick’s College, and one that provides boys and coaches a well organised and administered program in addition to a practical, functional and achievable pathway to achieve both individual and team success and enjoyment. 

Key Responsibilities

• To develop a comprehensive St Patrick’s Physical Development curriculum / program for students aged 10 – 18, to be followed by the Head of PDHPE, the PDHPE faculty, College coaches and their respective teams.
• Oversee the implementation of the Physical Development curriculum / program and monitor its effectiveness regularly.
• Design talent identification strategies focusing on physical attributes to aid in sport selection.
• Cultivate and manage the implementation of a progressive skill and training for all ages, levels and sports. 
• Provide hands-on coaching in the gym and/or on the fields.
• Collaborate with sports heads to improve player development.
• Manage data to monitor physical development progress.
• Lead and oversee a team of Strength and Conditioning (S&C) casual coaches.
• Enhance the skills and knowledge of S&C coaches.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including medical professional, external coaches to allow representative/elite level players to train with outside programs at the College and schools and governing bodies such as ISA and IPSHA. 
• Offer educational opportunities for both parents and students.
• Engage in and contribute to College sports related events. 
• Ensure compliance matters pertaining to coaches are met and records kept in consultation with the Director of Human Resources, Risk and Governance, and Director of Co-curricular.

You will be able to demonstrate you satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences or similar. 
• Current ASCA L2 Strength and Conditioning Coach Accreditation.
• Extensive working knowledge of concussion and serious injury response and management.
• Excellent planning, organisation, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent administration and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise substantial independent judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build strong and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain an environment in which all students participate enthusiastically and where they strive to excel.
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
• First Aid and CPR qualifications or a willingness to undertake.
• A strong sense of community. 

Desirable Criteria: 

• Extensive experience in the youth and/or school environment.
• Experience with rehab management, preferably through working with a multidisciplinary environment.
• High level of skills in data management and testing technologies. 
• Required to be available for weekends.

How to apply

To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick’s College Strathfield

Your application should consist of:

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability.
• Resume (maximum 3 pages) detailing relevant work history, skills and experience.

Essential to this position is a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition together with a commitment to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. 

Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment.

Applications close 4:00PM Monday 2 December 2024.

Please contact the Human Resources Adviser on 02 8705 9251 for a confidential discussion regarding your interest in this opportunity.

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.

The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

We are seeking expressions of interest from casual Primary (Stage 3) and Secondary teachers (Stage 4 to Stage 6). You will be employed on a day-to-day basis to replace temporary or permanent teachers who are on short-term leave. 

Opportunities for an immediate start.

To join our team of professional casual teaching staff you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following essential selection criteria:

Essential Criteria

• A commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Qualified Secondary Teacher (note subject/s you are qualified to teach) or Primary Teacher with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
• Committed to excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Ability to cater to a diverse range of learning needs through differentiation of curriculum.

How to apply

If you are interested in starting your career or developing your teaching skills in a highly reputable Catholic independent school, you can express your interest in joining our motivated professional casual teaching staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick’s College Strathfield

Your application should consist of:

1.Cover letter (maximum two pages) that highlights your interest in working for our College as a casual teacher

2.Current CV (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees

All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).

Evidence of a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance will be required prior to employment.

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.

General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning 02 8705 9251.

The College reserves the right to commence interviewing as applications are received.