About this job
Location: Calwell, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary: $71,578 full time equivalent plus superannuation
Start Date: January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Monday 2 December 2024
About St Francis of Assisi Primary
Guided by St Francis of Assisi's influence, our school embraces a vibrant Franciscan spirit, fostering a positive climate of tradition, cohesion, and mutual respect. Rooted in our motto, Peacemakers, we live the Gospel values, celebrating the unique gifts of every community member in a caring and nurturing environment. Our curriculum addresses the diverse needs of 21st-century learners through evidence-based teaching and High Impact Teaching Practices (HITP).
Modern facilities, including our Early Learning Centre (ELC), enhance student engagement and achievement. We support teacher excellence through coaching, mentoring, and programs like Highly Accomplished & Lead Teachers (HALT) certification and Early Career Mentoring. By fostering collaboration and leadership, we empower staff to make a lasting educational impact.
St Francis of Assisi Primary is part of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
About the Role
The Classroom Support Assistant (CSA) is a vital member of the Classroom Support Team, working closely with teachers to ensure students with diverse learning needs can access the curriculum and fully participate in activities. The CSA supports students in achieving their academic goals and developing the social skills necessary for independent learning and confident engagement.
Benefits and Opportunities
- An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
- Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
Qualifications
- Completion of Certificate III in School-Based Education Support
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria and skill set required.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Sean Rutledge on 02 6292 4500 or via email Sean.Rutledge@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au
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