About this job
Location: Cooma, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $76,754 to $126,236 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Commencing 2025
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Wednesday 23 October 2024
About St Patrick's Parish
At St Patrick’s, you will find a school community comprising dedicated staff, interested and involved parents and students who are proud of their achievements and their school. We provide well-resourced classrooms and playing areas and, most importantly, a shared vision to provide an environment where every child is valued and can experience success.
St Patrick's is a school known for their welcoming and caring workplace, located in the beautiful serene town of Cooma in NSW. This position would present the successful applicant with a great opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, only being one hour away from Perisher Valley.
St Patrick is part of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
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
All staff at St Patrick’s Parish School have an indispensable role to play in ensuring that Catholic education is Gospel based, student centred, inclusive and holistic. It is expected that they accept and advance the educational Catholic perspective of the school; and through their teaching, other work and by personal example, strive to help students to understand, accept and appreciate Catholic teaching and values.
In particular, the Teacher is responsible for assisting with the implementation of the vision for learning and well-being within the school and, with the Leadership Team, for facilitating appropriate structures and procedures regarding students’ academic and pastoral progress. The Teacher needs to facilitate collaborative processes that build relationships and promote shared commitment, partnership and a sense of achievement.
As a member of a KLA Team, it will be essential to work with members of the Leadership Team, in particular the Secondary and Curriculum Coordinator, in meeting the learning goals of St Patrick’s Parish School.
Please refer to the Position Description for a more descriptive outline of the role, attributes, accountability and the expectation for Teachers at St Patrick's Parish to demonstrate different realms of personal, relational, educational, administrative and community leadership.
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
Key Responsibilities
- Always demonstrate active support for CECG policies and procedures.
- Create a learning environment that stimulates learning promotes excellence and accepts and acknowledges the needs of students to be both challenged and supported.
- Make the best use of the resources available.
- Use a variety of teaching and learning techniques to meet individual needs.
- Identify learner needs, conferring with specialist staff in the school when necessary.
- Present and explain assessment criteria to students in advance.
- Provide timely and useful feedback about completed assessment items for students.
- Fulfil all requirements relating to assessments and their documentation.
- Communicate in a clear, respectful, and professional way to optimise each student’s development.
- Attend all lessons and be punctual to class.
- Maintain professional confidentiality on information about students.
- Be proficient in the use of IT as a teaching and administrative tool.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master in Teaching.
- Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)registration.
- NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
Essential Criteria
- Thorough knowledge of the NESA 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.
- Capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.
- 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
Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.
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 Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position queries: Please contact Principal, Frances Robertson on 02 6452 1721 or via email frances.robertson@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au
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