<p>St Joseph’s Primary School is a small Catholic school located in the rural township of Orbost, approximately 90 kilometres east of Bairnsdale in East Gippsland. With two classes (F-2) and (3-6) working in a flexible learning environment, the school offers a broad range of quality learning experiences. It prides itself on being a welcoming <strong>&#34;The Small School with a Big Heart&#34;</strong>, inclusive community where everyone is valued and respected.</p><p><strong>Teaching and Learning Philosophy</strong></p><p>At St Joseph&#39;s a Science of Reading approach is engaged to explicitly teach the skills for reading. Evidence based approaches are used across all curriculum areas, with our students experiencing systematic sequential learning to support their academic growth. Our teaching staff work collaboratively each week to assess, plan and enact learning opportunities. Regular opportunities to reflect on their impact are inbuilt. The school community has experienced staff ready to support a new team member to embed them in the &#39;St Joey&#39;s Way&#39;.</p><p><strong>Catholic Identity</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education. All teachers are welcome to apply (experienced teachers and graduates, Catholic and non-Catholic) and will be supported to understand and enact the Catholic ethos. Staff are supported to gain accreditation to Religious Education teach in a Catholic School within the first four years (paid release and training fees covered). </p><p><strong>Child Safety</strong></p><p>St Joseph&#39;s Primary School is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment of all students. We work diligently to protect the well-being of every child. Everyone involved in our school community provides plays a vital role in promoting and ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. Staff and students live the school-wide expectations of <strong>Caring for Self, Caring for Others, and Caring for our Environment </strong>every day.</p><p>This is a teaching position under the DOSCEL 2022 Enterprise award. Scheduled class time in 2025 is 21 face to face teaching hours per week.</p><p><i>The successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration - full or provisional.</i></p><p>We are in a position to support a graduate to full registration.</p>