<p>St Thomas Aquinas College is an Independent Traditional Catholic school that works together with its church community to provide an excellent and well-rounded education rooted in Catholic Tradition. Our school motto “to form in each youth the true and perfect Catholic” is fundamental to all that we do. The Catholic religion is entwined into every subject and is a core part of our school’s daily program, therefore teaching and leading from the perspective of the Traditional Catholic faith is fundamental for the success of all classes and teaching requirements at this school.</p><p> <br /><strong>Applications are sort for the following position:</strong></p><ul><li>Generalised Primary Teacher (1.00 FTE)</li><li>This is a contracted position with the possibility of ongoing and a leadership role.  </li><li>You will commence the position in Semester 2, 2024. Monday, 22 July, concluding Thursday 12 December 2024.</li></ul><p>St Thomas Aquinas College is looking for a teacher who will demonstrate a commitment to:</p><ul><li>promoting the traditional Catholic faith</li><li>engage in evidence based instructional practice and quality pedagogy</li><li>develop student learning behaviours and student agency</li><li>utilising data and evidence to inform instructional strategies to cater for learner variability</li><li>building learning partnerships with students, colleagues and families</li><li>cultivating a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment</li><li>learning and a desire to continually improve educational practice</li></ul><p>Specific requirements</p><ul><li>VIT registration</li><li>Commitment to the College Child Safety Standards<br /><br /><strong>CHILD SAFE STANDARDS</strong><br />St Thomas Aquinas College is committed to ensuring that all those engaged in our College promote the fundamental right of children and young people to be respected and nurtured in a safe school environment. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and expect all of our staff to:</li><li>Be aware of, understand and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, including the Child Safe Standards, and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with these.</li><li>Be in possession of a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and Police Check, or VIT Registration.</li><li>Respond according to the college’s policies and procedures when interacting with children and young people, taking all allegations and concerns very seriously.</li><li>Be committed to providing a safe environment for all children and young people, promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety.</li></ul>