Psychology Teacher - St Francis Xavier College, Florey ACT

St Francis Xavier College, Florey (see more jobs from this school)

Florey, ACT 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Psychology

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 January 2025


St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College, the successful candidate will demonstrate a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.

<p><strong>Location</strong>: Florey, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Permanent<br><strong>Employment Status</strong>: Full-time<br><strong>Salary</strong>: $80,184 to $125,582 full time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Negotiable&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date</strong>: 11.55pm, Tuesday, 14 January 2025</p><p><strong>About the College</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College, the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.&nbsp;</p><p>The College is part of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>St Francis Xavier College is seeking to recruit a dynamic teacher of Psychology. The position will suit a teacher who has the ability, professional qualifications and interest in this subject discipline.&nbsp;The Science Faculty is a highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic team who is passionate about Science curriculum and pedagogical practice. In conjunction with teaching a range of Australian Curriculum and BSSS courses, our teachers are expert practitioners and leaders in curriculum design and resource development. Our teachers attend and lead professional learning and successfully use technology in the classroom.&nbsp;The Psychology teacher will also have the ability to teach in another subject area as required by the College.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p><ul><li>An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, <a href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a></li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice</li><li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing</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></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master in Teaching.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li><li>Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.&nbsp;</li><li>Tertiary educational qualifications in Psychology.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.</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. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</li></ul><p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a href="https://sfx.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au">jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.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>&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/504682/psychology-teacher-st-francis-xavier-college-florey-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>