Classroom Teacher - Rosary Primary, Watson ACT

Rosary Primary School, Watson

Watson, ACT 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 19 January 2025


A classroom teacher shapes students' academic, social, and emotional growth by creating a safe, engaging environment for learning. They deliver lessons, assess progress, and adapt their methods to meet individual needs, while also mentoring and fostering essential life skills. Teachers work closely with students, parents, and colleagues to support each child's success and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Watson, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$80,184 to $130,910&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55 pm, Sunday, 19 January 2025</p><p><strong>About Rosary Primary&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Discover Rosary School, where a safe and nurturing environment fosters flexible, creative, and life-long learners. Our comprehensive curriculum is enriched by diverse extracurricular activities, including sporting events, cultural festivals, and participation in Australia’s largest performing arts event, Wakakirri. With opportunities for music and public speaking, students thrive academically and personally.</p><p>Guided by our motto, ‘Veritas’—the pursuit of truth—we cultivate honest, trustworthy relationships, allowing every child to grow in faith and character within a supportive community. Join us at Rosary Primary, where we celebrate learning, collaboration, and the spirit of teamwork!</p><p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Join the team at Rosary Primary as a classroom teacher!&nbsp;A classroom teacher shapes students' academic, social, and emotional growth by creating a safe, engaging environment for learning. They deliver lessons, assess progress, and adapt their methods to meet individual needs, while also mentoring and fostering essential life skills. Teachers work closely with students, parents, and colleagues to support each child's success and inspire a lifelong love of learning.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst&nbsp;</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master in Teaching.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and/or Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registration.</li><li>Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants&nbsp;is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://rosary.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Greg Walker&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6248 0010 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gregory.walker@cg.catholic.edu.au">gregory.walker@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/504091/classroom-teacher-rosary-primary-watson-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>