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Classroom Teacher - St Vincent's Primary School, Aranda ACT
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 27 October 2024
At St Vincent's Aranda, we offer a positive and collaborative workplace culture where teachers feel supported and valued. Our teachers benefit from extensive training through our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst, and have access to curriculum resources that promote evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices. We also provide generous parental leave benefits, including 24 weeks of paid leave for maternity and adoption, and up to 14 weeks for paternity or non-initial primary carer leave. In addition, we actively support professional development and study opportunities, empowering our teachers to continue growing in their careers.
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Aranda, ACT <br><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Permanent <br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-time <br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$80,184 to $130,910 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service. <br><strong>Start Date:</strong> January 2025 <br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>11.55 pm, Sunday 27 October 2024 </p><p><strong>About Us </strong></p><p>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 St Vincent's Primary School </strong></p><p>St Vincent's Aranda is a school dedicated to providing a well-rounded curriculum that values each student’s unique learning style and interests. As a teacher at St Vincent's, you will be supported in delivering a diverse range of teaching and learning activities designed to engage and inspire your students. We value and encourage your professional growth, offering a collaborative and nurturing environment where your expertise and creativity can flourish. At St Vincent’s, we are committed to empowering teachers and </p><p><strong>About the Role </strong></p><p>The Classroom Teacher fosters a warm, nurturing environment where young learners feel supported and safe. Through engaging teaching methods and hands-on activities, they ignite curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. They guide students on a journey of exploration, making learning exciting and meaningful. With a deep passion for inspiring a lifelong love of learning, the teacher creates a lively, inclusive classroom where every child is encouraged to grow and thrive. Collaborating closely with colleagues and families, they are dedicated to continuous professional growth and excellence, shaping the next generation of thinkers and problem-solvers.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities </strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture </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 </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><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities </li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li><li>Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration.</li><li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching. </li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria </strong></p><ol><li>A thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.</li><li>Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students, and parents.</li><li>The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements.</li><li>Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.</li><li>A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.</li></ol><p><i>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required. </i></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 current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria 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://svdp.act.edu.au/ ">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>. </p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Rachel Smith on 02 6251 2442 or via email <a href="mailto:rachel.smith@cg.catholic.edu.au">rachel.smith@cg.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. </p><p>#S-DNI </p><p><br><br> </p><p> <a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503751/classroom-teacher-st-vincents-primary-school-aranda-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>