<p><strong>The position is 4 days a week (0.80 FTE) being Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Beginning date is Monday the 20th of April (Day 1 Term 2) through to the 25-1-2027. Success in the role will translate to potential contract or ongoing extension.</strong></p> <p><strong>Graduates and new teachers</strong> - our school will be the perfect place to grow the beginning of your teaching career with a supportive, knowledgeable and experienced leadership team in your corner.</p> <p><strong>Experienced teachers</strong> - if you are looking for a refreshing and exciting challenge to fully harness your passion for education, and perhaps reignite the flame in making a difference to young lives, then St Padre Pio will be the ideal place.</p> <p>Don't miss this opportunity to work with and support some beautiful families belonging to the Thornhill Park community. In addition, this is a chance to join our amazing inaugural staff team already working beautifully and productively together.&nbsp;</p> <p>Grounded and aligned in the life, teachings, and spirituality of St Padre Pio, our mission is to foster a vibrant Catholic learning community where children are nurtured to 'pray, hope, and thrive together'. Our staff team are already so proud of who we are and what we do and this is your chance to join us.</p> <p>The successful applicant will work closely with classroom teachers and school leadership to identify students requiring intervention and deliver evidence-based programs that support student progress, confidence, and engagement. Inevitably, from time to time, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate understanding and flexibility and be prepared to cover classes if required.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide targeted literacy and numeracy intervention for primary students through small-group and individual instruction</li> <li>Use assessment data to identify student learning needs and monitor progress</li> <li>Plan and deliver structured intervention programs aligned with the curriculum</li> <li>Collaborate with classroom teachers to support differentiated learning strategies</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate outcomes with staff and families</li> <li>Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student wellbeing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Qualified primary teacher with current teacher VIT registration</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to support students requiring additional learning support</li> <li>Knowledge of, and willingness to learn and implement, evidence-based literacy and numeracy intervention strategies</li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration skills</li> <li>Ability to analyse assessment data and adapt teaching practices accordingly</li> <li>Commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we offer:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A rare chance to shape the foundations of a new Catholic primary school&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing&nbsp;</li> <li>A strong emphasis on community, collegiality, and faith formation&nbsp;</li> <li>Purpose-built and contemporary learning spaces designed for collaboration and innovation&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are ready as a passionate educator to be a part of our foundational story in the intervention space, please submit your application by 5pm on Tuesday the 24th of March.</p> <p>Please include at least two referees—one of whom should be your current principal. A role description is attached to this advertisement.</p> <p>Please use the 'Apply for Job' tab to apply or email Principal Daniel Bermingham at <a href="mailto:daniel.bermingham@sppthornhillpark.catholic.edu.au?subject=Intervention%20Teacher%20-%200.8%20FTE%20-%20Beginning%20Term%202%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">daniel.bermingham@sppthornhillpark.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p><i>St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. The successful applicant will be subject to child safety screening, including a current VIT registration and referee checks.</i>&nbsp;</p>