Catholic Schools Office
Diocese of Broken Bay
Caroline Chisholm Centre
Building 2, 423 Pennant Hills Road
Pennant Hills NSW 2120
PO Box 967, Pennant Hills NSW 1715
Phone: (02) 9847 0000
Fax: (02) 9847 0001
Email: mail@dbb.catholic.edu.au
Web: www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS - TEACHER CLASSIFICATION
The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Broken Bay has many employment opportunities for
teachers. To gain employment in a systemic school in the Broken Bay Diocese, applicants must be
classified to work in the Diocese which includes provision of a 4 year teaching qualification and meet
the legislative requirements for child protection. If applicable, applicants must also be accredited to
teach in NSW and meet the English language proficiency requirements.
Teacher classification is based on qualifications and service. Prospective teachers are required to
complete the classification form in its entirety and submit mandatory documentation to support their
application (Section J – Documentation Checklist of the classification form which identifies the
documents which are to be copied and signed by a Justice of the Peace or solicitor, certifying that the
originals have been sighted). All documentation requested for classification must be submitted in
hard copy and addressed to the Classifications Officer at the CSO. Please check all boxes of the
certified documents you have included in your application for classification under Section J.
As part of the classification and/or accreditation processes you are required to complete and sign the
declaration at Section K. Anyone applying for classification is required to apply for a Working with
Children Check (WWCC) and provide their number.
To apply for a WWCC:
1. fill in an online form at www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au or call the helpline to have someone fill
in a form for you
and
2. take the application number to a motor registry or government access centre, pay the fee (if
applicable) and have your identity confirmed (you will need to take appropriate identification
with you)
Successful applicants will receive a letter from the CSO indicating their interim classification, WWCC
number and BOSTES (Board of Studies, Teaching & Educational Standards) accreditation number
(if applicable). This letter must accompany all job application documentation.
Your classification and Employee ID will not be activated until the CSO is advised by a school
principal that you have been successful in gaining employment in a systemic school within
the Diocese of Broken Bay.
Teachers seeking permanent or temporary employment should respond to advertisements appearing
on the CSO website www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au and/or on www.teachers.on.net. Teachers seeking
casual employment should apply directly to each school, providing their Teacher Application Form, a
copy of their classification letter and if applicable, a copy of their current BOSTES identification card
and their letter of accreditation.
Applications from teachers who have not worked in Broken Bay within 2 years of being classified will
be destroyed unless applicants request their classification application be returned to them.
A ministry of leadership and service to Catholic Schools
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS - BOSTES
The Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) supports great teaching
through overseeing a system of accreditation which helps teachers to inspire lifelong learning in
students, further improve the status of the teaching profession and recognise the invaluable role
teachers play in the community.
BOSTES began operating on 1 January, 2014 and brings together the functions previously provided by
the NSW Institute of Teachers and the Board of Studies NSW. The Teacher Accreditation Act 2004
sets out the legal basis for accreditation.
To start or return to working as a teacher in NSW you must be accredited with BOSTES. Accreditation
means that a teacher has met the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at one of the 4
career stages.
Teachers come under the scope of BOSTES if they fall into one of the categories below:



have not taught in NSW before 1 October 2004,
have had a 5 year continuous absence from teaching,
are overseas or interstate teachers, new to teaching in NSW
An application for provisional or conditional accreditation is made directly to BOSTES effective from 5
January 2015. Please visit http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au.
Please note that incomplete applications will be returned.
Form 14 - Application for Teacher Classification
APPLICATIONS FOR CLASSIFICATION (ENCLOSING ALL APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION) ARE
TO BE RETURNED TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS OFFICER AT THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE.
Section A - Personal (please print)
Mr
Mrs
Ms
Miss
Dr
Surname:
Given Name(s):
Former Name(s) (if applicable):
Date of Birth:
Residential Address:
Postcode
:
Private telephone no:
Mobile:
Fax:
Email:
Country of Birth:
Are you of Aboriginal descent?
Nationality:
Yes
No
AND/OR
Religion:
Are you of Torres Strait Islander descent?
If granted permanent residency/citizenship, state date when: ...........................................
Yes
No
Certificate Number: ..............................
Section B - Education
Secondary
School
Years attended
Certificates
Award
conferred
Date conferred
HSC results (or equivalent)
Tertiary (certified copies of official transcripts must be provided)
Institution
Please indicate your areas of study:
Years attended
Major:__________________________________________________________
Minor: __________________________________________________________
Licensed under NEALS
Religious Education (training / experience)
Institution
Award
conferred
Years attended
Date conferred
Experience
Section C –English Language Requirement (certified copies of official transcripts must be provided)
English Language Proficiency
If you are a BOSTES accredited teacher you are not required to complete Section C.
If you are seeking classification as a new employee to Broken Bay, Section C may be relevant. Please read and
complete the following if applicable .
If your first language is NOT English, you must provide:
1. evidence that you gained the majority of your qualifications in English in a country where English is the main language
OR
2. evidence of the results of an accepted English language test indicating reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiency
at or above the minimum levels of achievement set out below, have been achieved.
Exemptions


You undertook the majority of your qualification in English, in a country where English is the main language. These
countries are: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland), Republic of South Africa and the United States of America.
You taught English in a school in a country where English is the main language for a substantial period of time and can
provide evidence of this.
Please answer the following questions:
a)
b)
Is English your first language spoken?
Yes
proceed to Section D
No
answer b) and c) below
If NO, have you studied for a qualification in English in a country where English is the official language?
Yes
No
c)
see c) following
If your answer to (b) above is NO, you are required to have undertaken and passed one of the following assessments within the
last 12 months to be eligible for classification. Please tick and provide details for all that apply –
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Yes
No
Minimum overall score accepted is 7.5, being 8.0 in both speaking and listening and 7.0 in reading and writing modules.
OR
Professional English Assessment for Teachers (PEAT)
Yes
Minimum overall score accepted is Band A in all 4 modules.
OR
Academic Modules Assessment
Yes
OR
an equivalent test (provide details)
Yes
No
No
No
Section D - Employment as a Teacher
Teaching Record
Official statements of service must be certified and submitted to verify the information provided below. Statements must include start date,
completion date, whether the service was full-time, part-time or casual, and if any leave without pay was taken. If the service was not fulltime, the number of days worked is required. References are not sufficient.
Please list positions held, commencing with the current or most recent one.
Full-time
Part-time
Casual
Date
Name of school
From
Total years of teaching experience:
To
Primary:
(full years)
Number of complete
Years
Terms
Secondary:
Weeks
Days
(full years)
Section E - Employment other than teaching
Application for accreditation of full time adult industry service must be supported by certified documentary evidence of full-time service.
Date
Name of employer
From
To
Full-time
Part-time
Casual
Position held
Reason for
resignation/termination
Section F – Full time child rearing
Application for accreditation of full-time child rearing must be supported by a Statutory Declaration detailing the periods of child
rearing together with certified copy of children’s birth certificates.
Child’s date of birth
Period of full-time child rearing
Section G – BOSTES TEACHERS
1.
Provisional or Conditional Accreditation
An application for provisional or conditional accreditation is made directly to BOSTES effective from 5 January 2015.
Please visit www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au
Once accredited please provide your Conditional/Provisional Accreditation Statement (issued by BOSTES) and a copy of
your BOSTES identification card evidencing financial currency with this classification form.
2.
Accreditation at the level of Proficient, Highly Accomplished or Lead
a) Level of Accreditation:
Proficient
Highly Accomplished
Lead
b) What date did you achieve accreditation at this level?
________________________________________________
c) What date does your current maintenance period end?
________________________________________________
d) What is your accreditation number with BOSTES?
______________________________________________
Attach a copy of your letter evidencing your accreditation level and your accreditation number
3.
e) Are you currently financial with BOSTES?
Yes
Attach copy of your BOSTES identification card evidencing financial currency
No
f) Is your membership status ‘active’
Yes
See your online BOSTES account. Attach a copy of your Teacher Summary Report
No
Accreditation for teachers holding interstate registration
An application for BOSTES accreditation in NSW is made directly to BOSTES effective from 5 January 2015. Please
visit www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au
Once accredited please provide your Conditional/Provisional Accreditation Statement or letter evidencing your
accreditation level and your accreditation number (issued by BOSTES) and a copy of your BOSTES identification card
evidencing financial currency with this classification form.
Section H – Child Protection
i)
Working with Children Check Number _________________________________________________________________
ii)
Are there any relevant (child-related) criminal charges or convictions on your record?
Yes
No
If yes please give a brief description: ______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii)
Subject of an allegation
a)
(For NSW applicants) Have you ever been the subject of a child protection investigation involving an allegation of ‘reportable
conduct’ (sexual offence/misconduct, assault, ill treatment, neglect or psychological harm of a child)? Yes
No
If yes please give a brief description: ______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
b)
(For applicants outside of NSW) Have you ever been the subject of a serious allegation regarding harm to a child that
resulted in a notification to a statutory authority under the local child protection legislation?
Yes
No
If yes please give a brief description: ______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
iv)
Have you ever been the subject of an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) that was made for the purpose of protecting a child
or young person from harm?
Yes
No
If yes please give a brief description: ______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Section I - General
Criminal Conviction
Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence?
Yes
please give details below
No
General state of health
Do you have an illness or injury that impact on your ability to fulfil the requirements of the position for which you are seeking
classification?
Yes
please give details below
No
Have you ever or do you have a current workers compensation claim that could impact on your ability to fulfil the requirements of the
position for which you are seeking classification?
Yes
please give details below
No
Note: You may be required to undergo a Medical Examination upon the employer’s request.
Section J – Documentation Checklist
All applicants must provide certified documentation as part of their application (some of which must equate to 100 points or
more). Please tick the boxes next to all the certified documentation you are submitting as part of your application.
Australian trained teachers must tick () and submit any of the following certified I.D. documents equating to at least 100
points.
birth certificate or Australian passport (translated if not in English) = 70 points of a ‘100 point identification check’
Australian driver’s licence = 40 points of a ‘100 point identification check’ OR
Australian tertiary student I.D card = 40 points of a ‘100 point identification check’
current Australian issued credit card = 25 points of a ‘100 point identification check’
Other ________________________________________________________________________________________
Overseas trained teachers must tick () and submit any of the following certified I.D. documents equating to at least 100
points.
international passport inclusive of work permit = 70 points of a ‘100 point identification check’
Australian tertiary student I.D card = 40 points of a ‘100 point identification check’
international driver’s licence = 25 points of a ‘100 point identification check’
current Australian issued credit card = 25 points of a ‘100 point identification check’
Other ________________________________________________________________________________________
In addition, please tick () additional certified documentation being submitted as part of the application:
Working with Children Check number;
marriage certificate (if applicable);
degrees/diplomas/certificates from relevant universities;
transcripts indicating current enrolment and courses completed/awarded (Internet transcripts are not accepted);
record of employment (if applicable) to be provided on relevant education authority letterhead;
documentation evidencing full time adult industry service;
Statutory Declaration evidencing full time child rearing and copies of children’s birth certificates;
letter of evidence of accreditation as a BOSTES teacher (if applicable);
BOSTES Conditional/Provisional Accreditation Statement dated within the last 12 months (if applicable);
BOSTES identification card (if applicable) evidencing financial currency.
Section K - Declaration
I certify that the information on this form is complete and correct in every detail and I understand that inaccuracies or omissions may
result in non-acceptance of this application.
I understand that the provision of false information may result in the termination of any employment in Broken Bay systemic schools,
now or in the future.
I have read and understand the attached classification information I am aware that failure to provide all requested information will
result in delays in determining my classification and that the Catholic Schools Office is unable to finalise any application for
classification until results of the WWCC are verified.
Signature: .................................................................................................................................
Date: .........................................
CSO use only
Working with Children Check Number:
Classification
Accreditation
Classification Officer:
..............................................................................................
Date:
....................................................
Payroll Manager:
..............................................................................................
Date:
....................................................
ADDITIONAL
CLASSIFICATION
INFORMATION
PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT –
BROKEN BAY SYSTEMIC SCHOOLS
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 Catholic church community for providing this
within the context of Gospel values as espoused by the Catholic tradition. The Catholic
school is more than an educative institution: it is a key part of the Catholic Church, an
essential element in the Church’s mission. So, too, the employee in the Catholic school is
more than an employee: he/she ministers in the name of the Catholic Church.
All employees in the Catholic school have an indispensable role to play. It is expected of
all employees employed in a Catholic school that they:
1. by their work and personal example, strive to inculcate in students an appreciation
and acceptance of Catholic teaching and values;
2. avoid, whether by word, action or known life-style, any influence upon students that is
contrary to the teaching and values of the Catholic community in whose name they
act;
3. accept and espouse the Catholic educational philosophy of the school;
4. develop and maintain an adequate understanding of those aspects of Catholic
teaching that touch upon their work;
5. be suitable, competent, employees, committed to the goals of Catholic education;
6. be committed to regular ongoing professional development.
EMPLOYMENT COLLECTION NOTICE
1.
In applying for classification you will be providing the Catholic Schools Office (CSO)
with personal information.
2.
If you provide us with personal information, for example, your name and address or
information contained on your resume, we will collect the information in order to
assess your application for employment. We may keep this information on file if
your application is unsuccessful in case another position becomes available.
3.
The Diocesan School System’s (DSS) Privacy Policy contains details of how you
may complain about a breach of the APPs or how you may access and seek
correction of your personal information. 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 may disclose personal information you provide to the Catholic Education
Commission NSW and the Catholic Commission for Employment Relations. We
may also disclose this information with your consent or as required or authorised by
law.
5.
We are required to collect information regarding whether you are or have been the
subject of an Apprehended Violence Order and certain criminal offences under Child
Protection laws. We may also collect personal information about you in accordance
with these laws.
6.
The DSS’s service provider 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 us and why, that they can access
that information if they wish and that we do not usually disclose the information to
third parties.
You can obtain further information about privacy from:

the School Principal

The Privacy Officer
Catholic Schools Office
P O Box 967
Pennant Hills NSW 1715
NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE,
DIOCESE OF BROKENBAY PURSUANT TO s10 OF THE
WORKPLACE SURVEILLANCE ACT 2005 (NSW)
This Notice is provided to all staff pursuant to the provisions of the Workplace Surveillance
Act 2005 (NSW). In accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy for Internet/Intranet &
Network Services in the Diocesan School System (“the Policy”) employees are advised
that their Internet and email use may be monitored by system administrators and others,
as nominated by the Principal or CSO or by third parties nominated by the CSO. Computer
surveillance is currently operative, is continuous and ongoing. By logging on to the
Diocesan network, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Notice and
the Policy.
To obtain the Acceptable Use Policy for Internet/Intranet & Network Services in the
Diocesan School System, please email the Administrative Assistant – Recruitment and
Selection on hr@dbb.catholic.edu.au
LIST OF BROKEN BAY SYSTEMIC SCHOOLS
School Name
Suburb
Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Asquith
www.spadbb.catholic.edu.au
Maria Regina Catholic Primary School
Avalon
www.mradbb.catholic.edu.au
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Balgowlah
www.scbdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Berowra Heights
www.sbbdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Carlingford
www.sgcdbb.catholic.edu.au
Mercy Catholic College (Year 7-12 Girls)
Chatswood
www.mercydbb.catholic.edu.au
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School
Chatswood
www.olddbb.catholic.edu.au
St Rose Catholic Primary School
Collaroy Plateau
www.srcpdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Davidson
www.smddbb.catholic.edu.au
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
Dee Why
www.skdydbb.catholic.edu.au
St Joseph's Catholic College (Year 7-12 Girls)
East Gosford
www.sjccdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
East Gosford
www.spegdbb.catholic.edu.au
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
Epping
www.olhcdbb.catholic.edu.au
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Forestville
www.olgcdbb.catholic.edu.au
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Freshwater
www.sjbfdbb.catholic.edu.au
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Kincumber
www.hckdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Lake Munmorah
www.sblmdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Brigid’s Catholic College
Lake Munmorah
www.sbccdbb.catholic.edu.au
Holy Family Catholic School
Lindfield
www.hfldbb.catholic.edu.au
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Manly
www.smmdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Paul's Catholic College (Year 7-12 Boys)
Manly
www.stpaulsdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Kieran's Catholic Primary School
Manly Vale
www.skmvdbb.catholic.edu.au
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Mona Vale
www.shmvdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Narrabeen
www.sjndbb.catholic.edu.au
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Narraweena
www.sjandbb.catholic.edu.au
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Northbridge
www.spndbb.catholic.edu.au
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Pennant Hills
www.saphdbb.catholic.edu.au
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Pymble
www.shpdbb.catholic.edu.au
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St Ives
www.ccsidbb.catholic.edu.au
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School
Terrigal
www.olssdbb.catholic.edu.au
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
The Entrance
www.olrtedbb.catholic.edu.au
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Toukley
www.smtdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Peter’s Catholic College (Year 7-12 Co-ed)
Tuggerah Lakes
www.stpetersdbb.catholic.edu.au
St John Fisher Catholic School
Tumbi Umbi
www.sjfdbb.catholic.edu.au
Prouille Catholic Primary School
Wahroonga
www.prouilledbb.catholic.edu.au
St Leo’s Catholic College (Year 7-12 Co-ed)
Wahroonga
www.stleosdbb.catholic.edu.au
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Waitara
www.olorwdbb.catholic.edu.au
MacKillop Catholic College (K-12 Co-Ed)
Warnervale
www.mccwdbb.catholic.edu.au
Mater Maria Catholic College (Year 7-12 Co-ed)
Warriewood
www.mmwdbb.catholic.edu.au
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
West Pymble
www.olpsdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Willoughby
www.stwdbb.catholic.edu.au
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Woy Woy South
www.sjbwwdbb.catholic.edu.au
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Wyoming
www.olrwyomingdbb.catholic.edu.au
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Wyong
www.scwdbb.catholic.edu.au