<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Calwell, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-time<br><strong>Salary:</strong> $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Commencing 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Wednesday 25 September 2024</p><p><strong>About Us</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.</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.</p><p><strong>About the School</strong><br>St Francis of Assisi Primary School in Calwell is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated educators who will be an excellent fit for our inclusive and vibrant team from the beginning of the 2025 school year. We are looking to welcome teachers into multiple permanent and temporary classroom positions.</p><p>Guided by the influence of St Francis of Assisi, our school community is permeated by a vibrant Franciscan spirit, fostering a positive school climate characterised by strong staff and student cohesion, a deep sense of tradition, and an environment where pastoral care, mutual respect, and trust are integral. The Franciscan spirituality is at the core of our mission, with our school motto, ‘Peacemakers,’ deeply influencing the life of the school. We are committed to living out the Gospel values within a supportive, caring, and nurturing environment that acknowledges and celebrates the unique gifts and talents of each member of our community.</p><p>At St Francis of Assisi, we offer a curriculum that meets the diverse learning needs of 21st-century students through evidence-based teaching practices grounded in the science of learning. Our recently renovated classrooms and learning spaces, including our Early Learning Centre (ELC), provide modern, engaging environments that enhance the educational experience. We prioritise the use of High Impact Teaching Practices (HITP) to support curriculum delivery and maximise student achievement.</p><p>In alignment with our commitment to professional excellence, St Francis of Assisi Primary School actively supports teachers aspiring to achieve Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) certification. We provide comprehensive coaching and mentoring utilising our network of current HALT staff, trained assessors, and external consultants.</p><p>Additionally, our well-developed Early Career Mentoring program offers robust support and mentoring for new teachers, ensuring they are guided and nurtured as they begin their professional journey. We encourage our staff to lead projects, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to educational impact within our school community.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>A qualified classroom teacher educates students using approved techniques and resources aligned with the curriculum, providing regular assessment and feedback while maintaining accurate records. They collaborate with colleagues and families and uphold professional standards through ongoing learning and accreditation.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture.&nbsp;</li><li>Permanent contract.</li><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst.</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice.&nbsp;</li><li>Access to our Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) coaching and mentoring program.</li><li>Access to our Early Career Teacher (ECT) program with support and mentoring for experienced teachers and coaches.</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption).</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave).</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Always demonstrate active support for CECG policies and procedures.</li><li>Create a learning environment that stimulates learning promotes excellence and accepts and acknowledges the needs of students to be both challenged and supported.</li><li>Make the best use of the resources available.</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>Present and explain assessment criteria to students in advance.</li><li>Provide timely and useful feedback about completed assessment items for students.</li><li>Fulfil all requirements relating to assessments and their documentation.</li><li>Communicate in a clear, respectful, and professional way to optimise each student’s development.</li><li>Attend all lessons and be punctual to class.</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>Mark and assess students’ work and keep complete and accurate records of each student’s progress.</li><li>Communicate with parents in written reports and parent-teach interviews and at other times as required.</li><li>Carry out administrative tasks thoroughly and punctually.</li><li>Communicate with and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with staff.</li><li>Help enable the best use of shared resources.</li><li>Undertake playground, class, and other supervision according to rosters as required.</li><li>Work with colleagues to review and develop the curriculum and write course documents.</li><li>Attend staff and grade team meetings.</li><li>Undertake regular professional development, such as reading and attending courses, for the development of knowledge and skills on a personal basis, to consider current developments relevant to the needs of students and the requirements of the curriculum.</li><li>Attend professional learning as required.</li><li>Keep abreast of knowledge and curriculum development in teaching areas as well as current developments in educational thinking.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Must have commenced or completed Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.</li><li>Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p><ol><li>A commitment to Catholic education and the promotion of the mission of the Catholic Church</li><li>Well-developed self-awareness and the personal capabilities of reflection on your own performance, integrity, resilience and emotional maturity.</li><li>Demonstrated high-level teaching skills, including working collaboratively with colleagues to create innovative experiences for all learners in an inclusive setting.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the capacity to develop productive and caring relationships with students, parents and staff where the focus is on the learning and well-being of the student.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity and willingness to develop students’ unique capabilities through participation in the broader life of the school.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.</li></ol><p><i>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</i><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, current resume and address the selection criteria (not exceeding 2 pages) that details knowledge and experience as outlined in the Position Description.</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.</p><p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a href="https://stfa.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Sean Rutledge on 02 6292 4500 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cameron.reed@cg.catholic.edu.au">sean.rutledge@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 6254 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503567/classroom-teacher-st-francis-of-assisi-primary-calwell-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>