<p>Classroom Teacher - (Graduates / Candidates with Permission to Teach strongly encouraged to apply). <i>This position commences on August 5th 2024.  </i></p><p>In partnership with our children, staff, parents, parish and the wider community, Holy Cross Primary School gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured. We embrace the outdoors and seek to provide experiences that enrich the lives of our children. We value connection, collaboration and creative thinking. </p><p>Our commitment to supporting you in your role includes:</p><p>- Time each week to collaborate, plan and participate in professional learning with your team so as to make your teaching practice as effective as possible.</p><p>- Supportive leaders to guide, model and develop effective learning and teaching practices</p><p>- Providing you with a wide variety of teaching experiences across our school, supported by our Learning &amp; Teaching team</p><p>Special Requirements</p><p>- VIT registration</p><p>- a commitment to, and a respect for the Catholic identity of the school</p><p>- knowledge of how Catholic life is lived out at the school, e.g. prayer, sacraments, parish life, etc</p><p>- accreditation to teach in a Catholic school or a willingness to undertake accreditation to teach in a Catholic school</p><p>- an ability to collaborate and actively contribute in a team focused environment</p><p>- knowledge and experience in the implementation of contemporary teaching and learning strategies in Literacy, Numeracy and personalised inquiry learning (Project based and Play based learning)</p><p>- understanding of wellbeing strategies to support learning</p><p>- experience in and practical understanding of differentiated learning whereby all students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability</p><p>- a passion for building strong partnerships between our families and school</p><p>- a willingness to be open and responsive to new learning</p><p>- a willingness to take on a Prep teaching role 3 days per week in Term 3, with the other days being flexible in terms of needs across the school</p><p>- a willingness to take on an Outdoor Education specialist role 3 days per week in Term 4, with the other days being flexible in terms of needs across the school</p><p> </p><p>Please note, that an appointment may be made prior to the closing date if suitable applicants have been identified as fulfilling the requirements of the school and the position.</p><p><i><u>This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</u></i></p><p>Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Aoife McCarthy, and should include: an application letter, current Curriculum Vitae and with the details of 3 referees including current or most recent principal.</p><p>Aoife Mc Carthy</p><p>amccarthy&#64;hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au</p><p> </p>