As part of Sydney Catholic Schools, we employ highly qualified and competent teachers who are accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). To continuously improve our practice, teachers also work towards the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, from proficient teacher to lead teacher level.
The delivery of quality curriculum, pedagogy (teaching methods) and assessment is ensured by our system of schools through the provision of contemporary NESA accredited professional learning in a range of modes. Our Centres of Excellence offer online learning and external face-to-face courses, and timely, collaborative and relevant in-situ learning take place within the context of each classroom. Sydney Catholic Schools’ teachers are strongly committed to their ongoing learning, with many having completed, or are currently undertaking, postgraduate studies in areas related to curriculum, student wellbeing, special education, theology, pastoral care and leadership.
Professional learning is informed by evidence based research and is designed to meet student needs, identified through analysis of current system, school and classroom data about progress and achievement. This has created a culture of continual improvement that builds a cycle of professional learning; an inclusive environment that enables learning and growth in every teacher in which new learning is applied to teaching practice. This is achieved through staff contributing to collegial discussions and applying constructive feedback from their colleagues to to learn, shape and strengthen their teaching practice for ongoing student progress and achievement.