<p>St Michael’s Primary School is situated in Traralgon located 2 hours from Melbourne&#39;s CBD on the M1 and 2 hours to the lakes region along the south coast of Victoria.  Amble along the wide tree-lined streets, beautiful gardens and spacious parklands of Gippsland&#39;s largest city. Located in the Latrobe Valley, on the Princes Highway (M1), Traralgon lies at the intersection of many a Gippsland adventure. As the region&#39;s entertainment capital, Traralgon has an ever-expanding choice of top-notch dining options and a thriving pub and club scene. Sport is a big deal in Traralgon, and the city plays host to a number of netball, AFLW and AFL events throughout the year.  When in Traralgon, you will be visiting the lands of the Gunaikurnai People.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>St Michael&#39;s Primary School is an inclusive, inviting and team orientated workplace. The current enrolment is 468 students from Foundation to Grade 6.  A comprehensive Specialist program includes, LOTE, Digital Technologies, Sport, STEM and an inspiring Visual Arts Program. Our classrooms provide the latest resources and IT infrastructure. As an educator you will have a buddy for collaboration and a Team Leader to support the year level experience. The Foundation classes are peer groupings with remaining year levels of composite configuration. Open learning spaces provide intuitive teaching and pedagogy practice, providing the best learning outcomes for our students. </p><p>Our school is committed to valuing young people and their development as persons with a lifelong love of learning. </p><p>Educators who have the ability to use contemporary learning and teaching practices, personalise learning for students and work in a team environment are encouraged to apply.</p><p><strong>Classroom Teacher:</strong></p><p><strong>2 x Full-time, 12 month fixed term positions</strong></p><p><strong>1 x  Full-time, ongoing position</strong></p><p><strong>1 x 0.6 Part-time, ongoing position *</strong></p><p><strong>1 x 0.4 Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) Initiative *</strong></p><p>*For the right applicant, the 2 part-time positions could be combined into a full-time position.</p><p><strong>All positions commence Term 1 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting student progress in key learning areas</li><li>Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.</li><li>monitor, evaluate and report student progress in key learning areas</li><li>implement strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes</li><li>implement effective student management consistent with the school’s strategic plan</li></ul><p>Position Description available at www.stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au/careers</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Dedicated support from school leadership</li><li>Co teach with exceptional teachers</li><li>Salary Packaging Salary earning, $78,021 - $115,737</li><li>Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)</li><li>Annual leave loading</li><li>Salary Packaging</li><li>Flexible leave day</li><li>Parental leave – 16 weeks, superannuation up to 52 weeks</li><li>Social events to create community with staff and families</li><li>A strong team culture based on relationships and trust</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Knowledge and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>VIT registration</li><li>Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is an advantage.</li><li>Exemplary teaching practice with proven classroom management practice</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of current educational needs and achievement standards</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team building and mentoring skills.</li></ul><p>St Michael’s staff engage students in meaningful, relevant, challenging, and varied learning experiences and are driven in their efforts to provide rich learning opportunities that cater for our students’ learning needs. We provide an environment which encourages all children to be confident and excited about learning. We believe the child is at the centre of all learning and we recognise that students are individuals – each with their own distinctive learning needs and styles</p><p>Our staff demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. We welcome applicants with experience working within Catholic Education but also give a commitment to warmly welcoming new staff from other sectors or non-education backgrounds.</p><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Further information on this exciting opportunity can be obtained by contacting Acting Principal Lia DiCorleto, phone 03 5174 3295 or via email principal&#64;stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au </p><p>Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees.<strong> All applications are to be submitted via SEEK.</strong></p><p><strong>Applications close:  13th September 2024</strong>  </p><p><strong>Please note</strong>: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early.  We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><i>St Michael’s Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children.  Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.</i></p><p><i>The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current VIT registration.</i></p>