<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Harrison, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent/Ongoing<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-Time</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $76,754 to $126,236 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)<br></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Wednesday 10 January 2024</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Mother Teresa School caters for students from four years of age, where students are enrolled in our Early Learning Centre, to students in Year Six. Our school motto “do small things with great love” inspires us to care for fellow members of our school community as well as reach out into the wider community. The School prides itself on the diverse range of activities it offers students and this is due to the generosity and expertise of the staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the Role<br></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt"><br>An excellent and rewarding opportunity exists for an energetic </span><strong style="font-size: 11pt">Classroom Teacher</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt"> to join our committed and welcoming team. To be successful in this role, you will have a sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, a well-developed self-awareness, and the capabilities to reflection on your own performance, with an aim to continue to grow and develop as a classroom practitioner. An interest in and understanding of the Science of Learning, and its underpinnings in the system initiative ‘Catalyst’ is also desirable.</span><strong><br></strong></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">This appointment is temporary in nature as it replaces a teacher who has resigned during the school year and the position will not be filled until the following school year.&nbsp;</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">An understanding and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative and professional requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">A sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Successful planning and implementation of Literacy and Numeracy programs, which include best-practice pedagogy such as explicit instruction, daily reviews, and integration of technology.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br></em></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">All applications must be submitted online via the online recruitment system. You can apply using the ‘Apply Now’ button found in the job advertisement. Your application must include;</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Current resume</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Cover letter outlining what skills or areas of expertise you bring to Mother Teresa School to support the growth of the students and community. eg. why would you be the best person for the position?</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Statement addressing the selection criteria</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">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.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">For further information about the School please visit our <a href="http://www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/">website</a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">.</span> Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Carmel Maguire on 02 6241 5604 or via email <a href="mailto:carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au">carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Application queries:&nbsp;</strong>PLease contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502507/music-and-drama-classroom-teacher-mother-teresa-school-harrison-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>