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APPLICATION FOR A POSITION IN THE DIOCESE OF
MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE
Thank you for applying for registration with the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. I
hope you will find the information enclosed in this application package helpful.
If you choose to teach, or work in a support role, in one of the schools of the Diocese, you offer to be involved in
an enterprise which is both challenging and rewarding. Catholic education forms part of the mission of the
Church and is a shared responsibility and privilege. We welcome people to undertake this role who are willing to
commit themselves to serving young people and their families and supporting the ethos of the Catholic school
system.
It is a requirement of the CSO that a 100 Point Identification check be done in person. You are requested to
attend the Catholic Schools Office at 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle between the hours of 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
Monday to Friday to have this check completed. Original identification documents must be provided, refer to
the Working with Children Background Check 100 Points of Identification List at the end of this application for
further information.
If you reside more than 15 kilometres from the Catholic Schools Office, please contact your nearest Catholic
School to arrange an appointment with the Principal to have the identification check undertaken. Please
present your ORIGINAL 100 points of identification, as per the enclosed checklist, to the Principal, who will verify
your documents, sign and date and return the checklist.
All documentation, including the verified 100 Point Identification Check, must then be returned to the Catholic
Schools Office. All documentation must be copies that have been certified by a Justice of the Peace.
Incomplete documentation will be returned and your application will not be processed.
Further information about available positions is supplied on our website
www.mn.catholic.edu.au/go/employment.
I wish you well with your career choices and decisions.
Yours sincerely
For Ray Collins
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
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INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ THESE CAREFULLY
1.
It is your responsibility to know if you are a teacher within the meaning of the terms of the Teacher
Accreditation Act 2004. The Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (“the CSO”)
cannot give you this advice.
2.
You are responsible for obtaining a reference from your Parish Priest or Appropriate Nominee (for Secondary
Teachers of Religion and all Primary Teachers).
3.
You must complete all fields in this form.
4.
A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national
criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. You must apply for a Check before
you are eligible to register to work with the Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. Apply
online via http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au. A clearance number will be sent to you from the NSW Office
of the Children’s Guardian stating that you have been cleared to work with children. This clearance number
must be provided with your 100 Points of Identification (refer to covering letter). The CSO will not be able to
grant approval to work in our schools unless this process is followed.
5.
Please download and read the Child Protection Code of Professional Standards for Catholic School
Employees June 2005. The Declaration must be signed and returned to the CSO.
6.
All supporting documentation must be attached to your completed registration form. Partially completed
forms or forms without full documentation will be returned. All copies must be certified by a Justice of the
Peace.
7.
Forward this application to:
Employee Services
Catholic Schools Office
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
PO Box 714
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300
SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILS
SURNAME
GIVEN NAME(S)
TITLE (Ms, Mrs, Mr, Miss, Dr)

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
POSTAL ADDRESS
PREFERRED GIVEN NAME
PREVIOUS NAME/S
Please provide documentation
eg. Marriage Certificate
DATE of BIRTH
PLACE of BIRTH
RELIGION
AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT:
Yes
State, Country
No
HOME PHONE
MOBILE
EMAIL
Please note that email address needs to be current & correct as it is used
for all correspondence & contact
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (apply online before submitting this application via http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au)
Clearance Number
INDIGENOUS STATUS:
NOT Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Aboriginal
Torres Strait Islander
Both Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE:
Is English your first language?
Yes
No
Other language/s spoken:
SECTION 2: POSITION TYPE
Please indicate the area(s) for which you are appropriately qualified and registering.
Primary
Special Education
Secondary
English as a Second Language
Teacher Librarian Primary
Other
Teacher Librarian Secondary
Please tick where you would be prepared to teach:
Cluster 1 – Lakes
Cluster 2 – Central
Cluster 3 – North
Cluster 4 – All Saints
Cluster 5 – Upper Hunter
Cluster 6 – Manning
(Refer to Diocesan Schools List)
Preferred casual days
Monday
Tuesday
SECTION 3: BOSTES
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards
If you are commencing teaching in NSW or you are returning to the teaching of BOSTES NSW Syllabuses after an
absence of five (5) years or more, you will need to be accredited with the Board of Studies and Teaching and
Educational Standards (BOSTES).
If you hold current registration from another Australian teacher registration body, and have the right
qualifications to teach in NSW, your interstate registration can be recognised by BOSTES.
Teachers registered with the teacher registration authorities of Victoria, the Northern Territory and Queensland
Forms (A or B) are available online on the BOSTES Teacher Accreditation Website www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au
1.
Are you a member of BOSTES?
2.
If you are a member, what is your accreditation number?
3.
What is your accreditation level?
Yes
No
If you do not have an accreditation number, please indicate the reason(s) below:
I am an existing teacher i.e. qualified and teaching in NSW before and since October 2004 and without a
five year teaching absence in the meantime
My application is now in process with BOSTES
I am registered with an interstate teaching authority
I will be joining BOSTES in the future
 Please attach a certified copy of your current BOSTES Certificate of Accreditation or Statement of Eligibility.
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SECTION 4: QUALIFICATIONS
I AM QUALIFIED TO TEACH:
Primary
Secondary
Teaching Subjects (Please put your major teaching subjects/areas first)
TERTIARY EDUCATION:
Qualification Gained
Institution Attended
Years Attended
Date Conferred
 Attach Certified Copies of Final Academic Records indicating eligibility for the Award.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualification Gained
Institution Attended
Years Attended
Date Conferred
 Attach Certified Copies of any Awards, Certificates, Diplomas.
ANY OTHER TRAINING / COURSE / QUALIFICATION INCLUDING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION:
Qualification Gained
Institution Attended
Years Attended
Date Conferred
 Attach Certified Copies of Official Academic Records
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
List any professional associations of which you are a member.
SECTION 5: EMPLOYMENT
NUMBER OF YEARS TEACHING:
Primary
Secondary
Junior Secondary
Senior Secondary
Indicate in order positions held, commencing with the current or most recent
SCHOOL
POSITION
CLASSES/SUBJECTS
YEAR
From
PT or FT
To
Number of
completed terms
 Attach Certified Copies of Copies of Statement(s) of Service as this is required to determine your classification
OTHER EMPLOYMENT/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
This experience may be relevant under the award in determining your classification
Employer
Description of Position
From
To
 Attach Certified Copies of Statement(s) of Service
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CHILD REARING EXPERIENCE:
This experience may be relevant under the award in determining your classification
From
To
 Please supply certified copies of each child’s birth certificate and a Statutory Declaration establishing the
period of child rearing to be recognised
SECTION 6: GENERAL STATE OF HEALTH
Please state details of any known physical or mental condition, either past or present, or continuing or recurring
illness that could affect the full performance of your duties:
 The employee may be required to undergo a medical examination upon employer’s request.
The information that you provide about your state of health will be treated by the Catholic Schools Office as
sensitive information and in accordance with obligations held under the relevant national privacy principles.
You may choose to place this information in a sealed envelope marked ‘Private and Confidential’, addressed to
the Head of Employee Services.
SECTION 7: EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
Teaching positions are child-related employment. Applicants will be subject to screening checks required by
relevant NSW Child Protection Legislation.
1. Have you ever had your registration, licensing or classification as a teacher or any other
entitlement to teach cancelled or suspended or withdrawn in Australia or any other country?
Yes
No
2. Have you ever been refused registration, accreditation, licensing or classification as a
teacher in Australia or any other country?
Yes
No
3. Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign as a teacher in Australia or any other
country?
Yes
No
4. Have you ever (or are you currently) the subject of disciplinary proceedings (or any action
that might lead to such proceedings) in relation to your employment in Australia or any other
country?
Yes
No
5. Have you ever been convicted of an offence carrying a penalty and imprisonment?
Yes
No
 If you answered YES to any of the above questions please provide full details. Details may be placed in a
sealed envelope marked “Private and Confidential” addressed to the Head of Employee Services. Note that this
information may be passed on to the NSW Institute of Teachers.
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Details Provided :
Initials
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SECTION 8: REFEREES
Please list at least two (2) professional referees who can be contacted regarding your suitability for child-related
employment e.g. past principal, university lecturer.
SURNAME
GIVEN NAME
CONTACT PHONE
POSITION
SECTION 9: PARISH PRIEST REFERENCE
Secondary Teachers of Religion and all Primary Teachers are expected to support their application by seeking a
reference from a Parish Priest.
Please arrange to meet with your Parish Priest to have them complete the “Recommendation from a Parish
Priest”. Upon completion the Parish Priest is asked to send the form to:
Employee Services,
Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle,
PO Box 714
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300
SECTION 10: DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
All appropriate documentation is attached to this form.
Yes
No
I certify the accuracy of the information provided with this application. I have no objections to any past or
current employment referees being required to furnish a confidential report on my services. I am aware that a
check of Police and Children’s Commission records will be conducted as part of an Employment Screening
process and the existence of a criminal record may affect my employment prospects.
I accept the conditions and expectations of employment in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle as per the
attached Statement of Principles. I agree to abide by the philosophy, policies, practices and procedures of the
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
I certify that the information on this form is complete and correct and I understand that deliberate inaccuracies
or omissions may result in non-acceptance of this application and/or termination of employment.
Applicant’s Signature:...................................................................................................... Date:
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SECTION 11 CHECKLIST
Listed below are the documents required to complete this application.
You are required to submit either:
a) original documents (only if applying in person at the Catholic Schools Office- copies of original
documents will be made and retained by the CSO)
OR
b) photocopies which have been verified as true copies of the Original by the following:
(i) an authorised representative of the Catholic Schools Office (i.e. Principal)
(ii) a Justice of the Peace
Please tick if attached
Award of Teaching Qualifications (Degrees or Diplomas)
University or College Final Transcript of Academic Results indicating eligibility for the award
Evidence of Religious Education Qualifications (if applicable)
Other Degrees, Diplomas or Certificates including First-Aid Certificate
Statement(s) of Service showing: (must be provided within a term of commencement)
a) Commencement dates
b) Termination dates
c) Whether service was Full Time or Part Time or Casual
d) For Part Time or Casual details of hours/days worked
e) If any Leave Without Pay taken, details on the number of days without pay
Working with Children Clearance Number
Verified 100 Points of Identification Checklist
Birth Certificate as proof of identity
Evidence of other industry experience at age 21 or more
Evidence of Child Rearing (birth certificates and Statutory Declaration)
Marriage Certificate (as proof of name change by marriage)
Evidence of Australian Residency Status (if applicable)
Child Protection Code of Professional Standards for Catholic School Employees June 2005 Declaration
Request for Priest Recommendation (within the last six (6) months) has been sent to a Parish
Priest (for Secondary Teachers of Religion and all Primary Teachers)
BOSTES (NSW Institute of Teachers) Accreditation Certificate (Professional Competence/Proficient
Teacher if achieved)
Statement of Eligibility from BOSTES (NSW Institute of Teachers) if applicable
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Statement of Principles
THE TASK OF THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL:
From the nature of the Catholic school stems one of the most significant elements of its educational project: the
synthesis between culture and faith. Indeed, knowledge set in context of faith becomes wisdom and life vision.
[THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM: 1997]
This broad philosophical stance reveals a concern for an education that combines sound knowledge and skills
with an overall personal development rooted in Christian values. The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic
community desires its school to be communities of faith. Such an education involves a high level of interpersonal transaction between teacher and pupil.
Pope John Paul II has spelt out key implications of this for teachers who work in Catholic Schools:
Teaching has an extraordinary moral depth and is one of humanity’s most excellent and creative activities, for
the teacher does not write on inanimate material, but on the very spirits of human beings. The personal relations
between the teacher and the students, therefore, assume an enormous importance and are not limited simply to
giving and taking. Moreover, we must remember that teachers and educators fulfil a specific Christian vocation
and share an equally specific participation in the mission of the Church, to the extent that the Church depends
chiefly on them for the Catholic school to achieve its purpose.
[THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM: 1997]
The Philosophy of Catholic Education, expressed in a growing number of documents and policy statements over
the last decade, guides the Catholic School in its functioning. ‘Whilst it is accountable to the community at large
for the provision of quality education to young citizens, it is also accountable to the Church community for
providing this within the context of Christian Gospel values as espoused by the Catholic tradition. The Catholic
school is more than an educative institution; it is a key part of the Church an essential element in the Church’s
mission. So too a staff member in the Catholic school is more than an employee. He/she ministers in the name of
the Church and of the Gospel in one way or another’.
Every employee in the Catholic school has an indispensable role to play. It is expected of all employees
employed in a Catholic school that they:
i.
be appropriately qualified
ii.
be committed to regular on-going professional development
iii.
will meet the requirements of the Faith Education Accreditation policy
iv.
be committed to an inclusive approach to Education
v.
respect and support the Catholic educational philosophy of the school and Diocese
vi.
maintain an adequate understanding of those aspects of Catholic teaching that touch upon their daily
tasks
vii.
by their teaching and personal example, strive to inculcate in students an appreciation and
acceptance of Christian teaching and values
viii.
avoid, whether by word, action or known life-style, any influence upon students that is contrary to the
teaching and values of the Church community in whose name they act.
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EMPLOYMENT COLLECTION NOTICE Registration for casual employment
1.
In applying for registration you will be providing the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office
(CSO) with personal information. Our contact details are contained on this page.
2.
If you provide us with personal information, for example, your name and address or information contained on
your resume, we will collect this information in order to assess your application for registration for
employment. We may keep this information on file.
3.
The CSO Privacy Policy sets out how you may seek access to your personal information and how you may
complain about a breach of the APPs. However there may be occasions when access is denied. Such
occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others.
4.
We will not disclose this information to a third party without your consent. We usually disclose this kind of
information to the following types of organisations; schools, government departments e.g. Roads & Maritime
Services Working With Children Check (WWCC), the Board of Studies Teaching & Educational Standards
(BoSTES), the Catholic Education Commission (CEC) and the Catholic Commission for Employment Relations
(CCER).
5.
We are required to conduct a Working with Children Check and we collect information regarding whether
you are or have been the subject of an Apprehended Violence Order and certain criminal offences under
Child Protection law. We may also collect personal information about you in accordance with these laws.
6.
The CSO may store personal information in the 'cloud', which may mean that it resides on servers which are
situated outside Australia.
7.
If you provide us with the personal information of others, we encourage you to inform them that you are
disclosing that information to the CSO and why, that they can access that information if they wish and the
CSO does not usually disclose the information to third parties.
REQUIREMENT TO TEACH
To teach in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, New Scheme Teachers and Returning Teachers are required to
be accredited with BOSTES (Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards).
A New Scheme Teacher is any teacher who commenced teaching in NSW after 1 October 2004.
Returning Teachers are teachers who have returned to teaching in New South Wales after an absence of 5 years
or teachers who are teaching in NSW for the first time.
Teachers who have worked in NSW since before 1 October 2004, and have not had a break from teaching of
more than 5 years, are not currently required to be accredited.
To maintain accreditation with BOSTES, teachers are required to pay the annual fee and meet the requirements
of accreditation. As demanded by law in New South Wales, failure to maintain accreditation with BOSTES will
forfeit a teacher’s right to teach in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
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Working with Children Background Check
100 Points of Identification
NAME:________________________
DATE OF BIRTH:________
Applicants must provide documentation to support their identity. This must include original documents adding
up to a minimum of 100 points as required by the 100 Point Check under the Financial Transaction Reports Act
1988.
The following list sets out the value of each document according to the 100 Point Check.
70 points
Name of applicant verified from one of the following (more than one document from this list cannot be counted):
Birth Certificate
Birth Card issued by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Citizenship Certificate
Current Australian passport
Expired Australian passport which has not been cancelled and was current within the preceding 2
years
Current passport from another country or diplomatic documents
For an applicant under 18 years, one document from the above list, or the following, is sufficient:
Identity of the applicant verified by an educational institution, either on a student card or a letter signed
by the principal, deputy principal, head teacher, deputy head teacher or enrolment officer, confirming that
the applicant currently attends the institution
40 points
Name and photograph/signature of applicant verified from one of the following (more than one document can
be counted):
Current driver photo licence issued by an Australian state or territory
Identification card issued to a public employee
Identification card issued by the Australian or any state government as evidence of a person’s
entitlement to financial benefit
Identification card issued to a student at a tertiary education institution
35 points
Name and address of applicant verified from any of the following (more than one document can be counted):
Document held by a cash dealer giving security over property
A mortgage or other instrument of security held by a financial body
Council rates notice
Document from current employer or previous employer within the last two years
Land Titles Office record
Document from the Credit Reference Association of Australia
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25 points
Name of preferred applicant verified from any of the following (more than one document can be counted):
Current credit card of account card from a bank, building society or credit union
Local council rates notices
Current telephone, water, gas or electricity bill
Foreign driver’s licence
Medicare Card
Electoral roll compiled by the Australian Electoral Commission
Lease/rent agreement
Current rent receipt from a licensed real estate agent
Records of a primary, secondary or tertiary educational institution attended by the applicant within the
last 10 years
Records of a professional or trade association of which the applicant is a member
AUTHORISING OFFICER USE ONLY
100 points of Identification verified
NAME: _______________________________
CSO/ School: ___________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: __________________
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Child Protection Code of Professional Standards
Declaration
I declare that I have downloaded and ready a copy of the Child Protection Code of Professional Standards for
Catholic School Employees June 2005 and I am aware of the guidelines contained within this policy document
Name
Date of Birth
Address
Signature
Date
Please return this document with your application to
Employee Services
Catholic Schools Office
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
PO Box 714
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300
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