About this job
Location: Griffith, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 10 November 2024
About St Clare's College
Welcome to St Clare's College, where we educate and inspire! Our college is a vibrant and inclusive community that thrives on embracing life's challenges and changes. Here, learning is more than a task – it's an adventure. We believe in providing our students with every opportunity to grow and excel in all aspects of their lives. At St Clare's, we create an empowering and safe community where students can fearlessly pursue their dreams. Our passionate teachers are committed to nurturing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students. Join us at St Clare's College, where every day is an opportunity for transformation and growth.
St Clare's College 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
In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to teach both English and Religious Education. As an English Teacher, you will guide students by transforming literature into an immersive experience and uncover the profound impact of language and storytelling in today’s world. As a Religious Education Teacher, you will assist students in understanding and exploring religious beliefs, values, and practices within the Catholic Tradition. Through your commitment to continuous growth, you will uphold the highest professional standards, inspiring the next generation of innovative thinkers to discover their voices while nurturing a strong foundation in Catholic values.
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).
- Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation.
To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), a teacher must:
- Be Catholic;
- Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
- Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
Selection Criteria
- Be Catholic, with accreditation to teach Religious Education in keeping with the CECG Accreditation to work, teach and lead Policy.
- A thorough knowledge of the approved CECG Religious Education 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 Juliette Major on 02 6260 9400 or via email juliette.major@stcc.act.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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