About this job
Location: Pambula, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment Status: Temporary (26 January 2025 to 25 January 2026)
Salary Range: $76,754 to $126,236 full time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 6 October 2024
About Us
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 College
Lumen Christi Catholic College is a proud school that holds the spirit, culture and traditions of the College as vital to the formation of our students as we educate future leaders of society. We encourage our students to “Be the Light of Christ”, to be the best they can be, whether that be academically, on the sporting field, in the arts or simply in the way they support their peers. Our school wide pedagogy focuses on implementing programs to develop relationships, student growth, inclusion, and relevance, being mindful of the importance of becoming stewards of our coastal environment. Staff at Lumen Christi develop contemporary learning and teaching strategies in a balanced approach to explicit instruction, high impact teaching strategies and inquiry learning.
About the Role
A qualified Classroom Teacher educates students using approved techniques and resources aligned with the curriculum, providing regular assessment and feedback while maintaining accurate records. They collaborate with colleagues and families and uphold professional standards through ongoing learning and accreditation. The Teacher will be expected to teach HSIE (Human Society and its Environment).
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)
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
- Must have commenced or completed Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program.
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and/or Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
- Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
Essential 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 role description for an in-depth detail regarding 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 Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position queries: Please contact Barb Gough on 02 6496 8888 or via email barb.gough@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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