About this job
Location: Narrabundah, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary | 12-Month Contract
Employment Status: Part-time | 15.2 hours per fortnight
Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Friday 29 November 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 Creative Arts and Music Teacher inspires artistic expression in young learners. In this role, you’ll create an engaging, dynamic environment where students can explore music, visual arts, and performance, using a variety of resources aligned with the curriculum to foster creative growth. You’ll tailor lessons to meet the diverse needs and talents of each student, regularly assessing progress and offering encouraging, constructive feedback. Collaboration with colleagues and families is essential, as is a commitment to ongoing professional development and learning. If you’re excited to nurture students’ creativity, instil a love for the arts, and make a lasting impact, we invite you to join our school community. Bring your passion for arts education and commitment to excellence to our team, where every day is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired.
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.
- Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
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.
- 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 CECG 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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