Classroom Teacher Temporary

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School, Forestville is a K-6 co-educational primary school which was originally founded by the Brigidine Sisters. It opened in 1962 having been built by volunteer labour. The school has always enjoyed strong support from the local Catholic community. OLGC is part of the peninsula cluster of schools.

Current enrolment is approximately 408. Our vision is that the learning community of Our Lady of Good Counsel School will help each person to respond to our school motto “Let Your Light Shine”. To this end we envisage a truly Christ centred-curriculum where learning is enjoyed in a supportive and challenging environment and where each individual's special gifts are encouraged.

Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner committed to the ethos of the Catholic School Capacity to contribute to the school’s Continuous Improvement Cycle and is committed to student achievement Proven ability to apply sound pedagogical practices to create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the needs of all learners Skilled in analysing and reflecting on student learning data to ensure learning growth for all students; Highly effective in managing and facilitating safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices Willingness to contribute to the broader extracurricular aspects of school life as an active member of the school community Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community.

Proficient in the use of technology to enhance student learning 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.