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.
The ongoing professional development of each staff member is highly valued at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College.
Professional learning includes involvement in staff professional learning days, Key Learning Area (KLA) meetings, in-services, workshops and professional learning action research projects offered by Sydney Catholic Schools.
The college takes responsibility for planning, implementing, evaluating and tracking of its staff professional learning which is also aligned with our Annual Improvement Plan.