<p>St Joseph&#39;s Primary School, Leeton is a place where our goal each day is for your child to find our school a place of faith, friendship, joy, discovery, challenge and learning.</p><p>The dedicated and committed staff members of St Joseph’s Primary school are aware of the special privilege they share in the education of their students. We recognise that children learn at different rates and in different ways. Therefore we provide learning experiences that are child centred, differentiated, relevant and meaningful. As a result, St Joseph’s boasts a fine history of academic excellence.</p><p>To find out more about St Joseph&#39;s Leeton, click <a href="http://web.sjleww.catholic.edu.au/a-message-from-the-principal.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>About Leeton</strong></p><p>Leeton, in the heart of Australia&#39;s food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.</p><p>Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.</p><p>To find out more about the friendly &amp; wonderful community of Leeton, click <a href="https://www.leetontourism.com.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga</strong></p><p>Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) assists 29 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools located throughout Regional NSW, to maximise student learning, growth and development.</p><p>CEDWW staff are responsible for providing on-going operational guidance and administrative assistance across the areas of Learning and Teaching, Student Wellbeing and Diverse Learning, Evangelisation and Religious Education, School and System Improvement, Finance and Resources, Information and Communication Technologies and People and Culture services.</p><p>To find out more about the Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga, <a href="https://ww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>click here.</u></a></p><p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p><p>The classroom teacher is the major in-school influence on student achievement and plays the key role of facilitating effective learning and teaching. The first function of the classroom teacher is to be an effective member of a collaborative team of colleagues who work to put student learning and wellbeing first.</p><p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Permanent Full-time Teaching Position</li><li>To commence 31 January 2025 </li><li>Work Schedule to be confirmed upon successful candidate</li><li>Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)</li><li>Discounted Bupa Health insurance!</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology</li><li>Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li>An ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to staff professional culture</li><li>Adaptable and flexible in work situations</li><li>Ability to assist students with additional needs such as learning, medical or regulation</li><li>Ability to undertake specific tasks with small groups of children or individual learners</li><li>Accreditation to teach Religious Education in the Wagga Wagga Diocese and a commitment to the Catholic Faith (or working towards)</li><li>An effective classroom practitioner with a sound knowledge of the curriculum and contemporary pedagogy</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a positive, student focused  team</li><li>Current First Aid certificate and anaphylaxis training</li><li>Current NSW Working With Children</li></ul><p><strong>Applications and Enquiries</strong></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact; Mary Jane Simms on 02 69533248.</p><p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to: <a href="mailto:sjle-applications&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">sjle-applications&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid&#61;CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p><p>Applications close on <strong>Friday 29th November 2024</strong>.</p><p><strong>NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW - please click </strong><a href="https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/teacher-accreditation/apply/accreditation-overview" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><i>CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</i></p><p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p>