<p><strong>Please note that this teaching position commences on 28th January, 2025 and concludes on 3rd September 2025. Ideally, the school is seeking a suitable teacher that is available to work Mon-Wed.</strong></p><p>St Patrick&#39;s Primary, Ballarat is a vibrant Catholic school where every student is known by name and valued for their unique contributions. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to placing learning and learners at the forefront of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering the development of essential learning habits and dispositions that prepare students for success in the 21st century.</p><p>In our approach to education, we are committed to the Deep Learning framework, ensuring that our teaching practices are both innovative and impactful. Additionally, we prioritise structured synthetic phonics as a fundamental part of our literacy instruction, supporting students in developing strong reading and writing skills.</p><p>We understand that strong partnerships between school and home as well as the wider community are key to enhancing student learning. We continually strive to strengthen these vital connections to support our students&#39; educational journeys.</p><p>We are currently seeking a dedicated teacher to join our team in a 0.6 classroom position. If you are passionate about fostering a rich learning environment and are excited to contribute to our dynamic school community, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>The successful applicant will be willing and able to fulfill the following Key Selection Criteria:</p><ul><li>Commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic Education (accredited to teach RE)</li><li>Openness to ongoing learning and development</li><li>Display enthusiasm, motivation and team orientated behaviours</li><li>Implement contemporary learning practices</li><li>Put social justice into action</li><li>Commitment to the philosophy of School Wide Positive Behaviours &amp; Restorative Practices </li><li>Analyse and interpret data for planning and differentiation</li><li>Work in partnership with families and the broader community.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Application Procedure:</u></strong></p><p>Applications need to include:</p><ul><li>completed Application for Employment Form;</li><li>cover letter detailing the applicants experience;</li><li>response to the Key Selection Criteria;</li><li>current CV with names and contact phone numbers of three referees.</li></ul><p>Salary and conditions are implemented according to the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) 2022. Graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.</p><p>St Patrick&#39;s school community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p>