Mercedes College, a Catholic school inspired by its Mercy tradition,  is a Reception to Year 12 International Baccalaureate World School  located in Springfield, South Australia just 6 kilometres south of the CBD.

Driven by our vision to be a sustainable, internationally-minded, world class school, we proudly develop creative and critical thinkers to be leaders, for life.

We're proud of our personalised learning focus that delivers results, and our leaders, teachers, specialists and administrators who contribute to students' success. 

With a vibrant community defined by authentic relationships, values and belonging, we provide excellent career opportunities for teaching, administrative and specialist functions, and welcome applications from forward thinking, dynamic individuals looking to make a difference.

Mercedes College employees can access many professional benefits including:

• Salary packaging options
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Excellent facilities, and innovative technology
• Access to wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistant Program
• Travel opportunities with student groups
• Supportive working environment

Now recruiting

Junior School Teacher

• Two full-time replacement opportunities in our Junior School
• Commence Term 3 Week 6 through to end of Term 4 2024 
• Opportunities in Year 4 or Year 5

About the role

To cover maternity leave, Mercedes College is seeking applications from teachers interested in a temporary replacement opportunity with either a Year 4 or Year 5 class, commencing Monday 26 August (Term 3, Week 6) and ending Friday 6 December 2024 (Term 4, Week 8).

A thorough handover with the existing incumbents will be provided throughout Term 3, week 6. 

For more information, consult the Position Information Document (PID).

About you

• You are highly competent and committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students can flourish in all aspects of their humanity. 
• You develop strong and positive working relationships with your students and establish highly engaging learning environments in and out of the classroom.
• You thrive on understanding and building strong relationships of educational trust with your students. You know the curriculum well and how to teach it in the early/primary years setting. 
• You thrive on working collaboratively with your colleagues (Teacher and ESO), families, and the wider education community.
• You facilitate student learning and actively engage in your own continuous professional and personal learning and formation.
• Knowledge of the IB programmes will be an advantage, yet is not essential.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Ciplys (Executive Director – Human Resources) on 0428 819 207

How to apply

Email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au, addressed to Mr. Andrew Balkwill (Principal), comprising:
 

1. Cover letter outlining what has motivated you to apply 
2. CV, including three referees
3. Completed Applicant Declaration Form

Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances. 

Applications close 9am Monday 20 May 2024

Mercedes College thanks you for your interest in this role and we value all applications.
The College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date. 

ESO | Student Counsellor

• Permanent Part-time 37.5 hours per week | 41 weeks per year
• ESO Grade 5 (Other Professionals Stream)

About the role

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified counsellors with experience working in an education setting or agency working with children, adolescents and families.

The Student Counsellor applies professional knowledge and approaches to identify and address student mental health, social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing concerns to promote student safety, belonging, connection, agency and wellbeing and to facilitate successful learning.

Reporting to the Director of Wellbeing and working alongside two College Psychologists as a member of the Mercedes College Wellbeing Team, the Student Counsellor will closely collaborate both within the Team and with the Learning Enrichment Team, key pastoral staff, families, students, and external professionals to deliver high quality, effective, confidential counselling support and wellbeing interventions for students R-12, fostering student learning, engagement and wellbeing.

Click here for the Position Information Document.

About you

The successful applicant will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Counselling, Mental Health, Psychology, Youth Work or Social Work, or demonstrated equivalent competencies identified in relevant certifications
• Registration, or eligibility for registration with a professional organisation e.g., Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), the Association of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (APACS) and/or current registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrable experience working in an education setting or agency working with children, adolescents and families.
• Specialised professional knowledge with depth in providing effective counselling support to children and adolescents, including working with children with additional needs.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking extensive research and investigation to inform the development of significant policies and strategies
• Experience developing and implementing evidence-based wellbeing interventions in both individual and group-based settings.
• Knowledge of current Child Protection requirements and legislation, including demonstrated knowledge of and experience making child abuse (CARL) reports.
• Capacity to quickly build rapport and develop strong, positive relationships with both students and internal/external stakeholders
• Strong intercultural awareness
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality, and a capacity to act with sensitivity and discretion
• Ability to exercise substantial autonomy in decision-making using a wide range of highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills to achieve required outcomes
• Demonstrate a commitment to uphold, support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the College in the Mercy tradition and be willing to participate in and contribute to the life of Mercedes College and the wider community

For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Ciplys (Executive Director – Human Resources) on 0428 819 207.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au comprising:

1. Cover letter addressing the following (no more than one A4 page):
   • Prior experience working in an education setting or agency working with children, adolescents and families 
   • Experience providing counselling support to children and adolescents, including children with additional needs
   • Experience developing and implementing evidence-based wellbeing interventions
2. Current resume including the names and contact details of three current referees (referees will not be contacted without your prior permission) 
3. A completed Mercedes College Applicant Declaration Form.

 Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances. 

Applications close 9am Monday 6 May 2024

Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date.

Employment Declaration

When you apply for a position with Mercedes College, or employment in any capacity within Catholic Education South Australia (CESA), you need to complete this Applicant Declaration Form and provide any additional supporting information as necessary where you answer 'yes'.

This must be submitted with your application.

Applications will not be considered unless this declaration is completed and supporting information provided as necessary.

If you have questions about this please contact Amanda Dyson on T | 8372 3200.

Note | Aligned with CESA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, CESA staff do not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, except for those employees working in High-Risk Settings where up-to-date vaccination is required.

Available positions 

For further information about careers at Mercedes College please contact:

Melissa Ciplys
Executive Director Human Resources
T | 8202 9405  
E | mciplys@mercedes.catholic.edu.au

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