About this job
Location: Narrabundah, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time | 1 Day Per Week
Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 13 October 2024
About St Benedict's Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School offers an outstanding education, within a warm and tight-knit community. We educate children from Kindergarten to Year 6, creating a diverse and inclusive environment where every child is celebrated. At St Benedict's, our student-centred approach to learning and exceptional pastoral care creates an environment where teachers are empowered to inspire, challenge, and nurture every child’s unique potential. As part of our collaborative and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to shape both the academic and spiritual growth of our students, celebrating their achievements and fostering their love for learning.
St Benedict's Primary School is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.
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.
About the Role
The Classroom Teacher creates a warm and nurturing environment, using engaging teaching methods and hands-on resources to ignite curiosity in young learners. They guide students on an exciting journey of discovery, helping them explore learning with an engaging approach. With a passion for fostering a love of learning, they cultivate a lively, supportive classroom where students feel safe to explore and grow. Collaborating closely with colleagues and families, they are committed to continuous development, upholding the highest professional standards while inspiring the next generation of thinkers.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
- Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation
Selection Criteria
- A thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students, and parents.
- The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements.
- Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.
- A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Alana Quirk on 02 6295 8027 or via email alana.quirk@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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