<p><strong>Location:</strong> Harrison, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:&nbsp;</strong>Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $76,754 to $126,236 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday 22 July 2024<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55 pm, Sunday 23 June 2024</p><p><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong><br>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.&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Mother Teresa Primary School&nbsp;</strong><br>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;</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>An excellent and rewarding opportunity exists for an energetic Classroom Teacher to join our committed and welcoming Junior Primary team.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst&nbsp;</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create a learning environment which stimulates learning, promotes excellence, and accepts and acknowledges the needs of students to be both challenged and supported.</li><li>Use a variety of teaching and learning techniques to meet individual needs.</li><li>Identify learner needs, conferring with specialist staff in the school when necessary.</li><li>Communicate in a clear, respectful, and professional way in order to optimise each student’s development.</li><li>Maintain professional confidentiality on information about students.</li><li>Be proficient in the use of IT as a teaching and administrative tool.</li><li>Plan, prepare, record, and evaluate work to be undertaken by classes.</li><li>Communicate with parents in written reports and parent teacher interviews and at other times as required.</li><li>Communicate with and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with colleagues.</li><li>Undertake playground, class, and other supervisions according to rosters as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration and Teaching Accreditation.</li><li>Must have completed relevant Teacher/Education tertiary qualification.</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ol><li>Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students, and parents.</li><li>The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements.</li><li>Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.</li><li>A sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and an understanding of the Science of Learning with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.</li><li>Successful planning and implementation of Literacy and Numeracy programs, which include best-practice pedagogy such as explicit instruction, daily reviews, and integration of technology.</li><li>A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.</li></ol><p><i>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.</i></p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://motherteresa.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Carmel Maguire&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6241 5604 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au">carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503281/classroom-teacher-mother-teresa-primary-school-harrison-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>