<p>At St Patrick's we foster curiosity, embrace creativity, develop critical thinking skills and empower students to take responsibility for their learning. Our teachers have high expectations for all learners to help them reach their highest potential. We offer challenging and motivating learning experiences that build on prior knowledge and develop new skills and perspectives. St Patrick's Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. Graduates are encouraged to apply for the position.</p> <p><b>The successful applicant will:</b></p> <ul> <li>actively participate in St. Patrick's Professional Learning Community and work closely with colleagues<br></li> <li>display a sound understanding of evidence based Literacy programs and contemporary teaching approaches to Mathematics</li> <li>demonstrate knowledge about explicit teaching and structured literacy</li> <li>monitor and assess learners using data to plan for future success</li> <li>understand how learners learn and how best to meet their needs&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>foster a safe and challenging learning environment that truly makes a difference</li> </ul> <p>Prospective applicants should visit the school website and view our current Virtual Tour to see learning in action in 2024. Please forward any queries to the principal via the email below or contact through the office on 03 5368 9495.</p> <p><br></p> <p><b>Application Procedures</b></p> <p>Please forward your resume, including any relevant experience, the names and numbers of referees and your VIT registration number via email to (not the external link):</p> <p><b>Paul McDowell, Principal</b></p> <p><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@spgordon.catholic.edu.au?subject=Foundation%20-%20Year%20One%20Teacher%20%28Maternity%20Position%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@spgordon.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Foundation%20-%20Year%20One%20Teacher%20%28Maternity%20Position%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@spgordon.catholic.edu.au?subject=Foundation%20-%20Year%20One%20Teacher%20%28Maternity%20Position%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@spgordon.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p><br></p>