<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Braddon, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time, Temporary (Term 3 position only)&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp; $71,428 to $119,707 (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;18 July, 2022&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday 22 May 2022&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Merici College is an all girls' 7-12 Catholic College committed to excellence in the education of girls, striving to assist all students to develop their potential academically, spiritually, culturally, physically and socially through innovative programs. Merici College is an IB World School, authorised to offer the Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7-10)</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">We are currently seeking a <strong>French Classroom Teacher (Junior &amp; Senior Classes)</strong>&nbsp;who has the demonstrated ability to be an innovative classroom teacher. The position involves a commitment to the school’s philosophy of Powerful Learning, utilising a wide range of student centred, brain-based learning strategies and exploring new models of teaching, including team teaching, to improve outcomes for all students. Additionally, you will be forward-thinking to promote excellent outcomes in an all-girls environment.<br><br><em><strong>Please note:</strong> This is a Term 3 teaching position only due to a staff member on long service leave.</em></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A strong commitment to the College’s Catholic ethos and a willingness to foster it in the College community;<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Tertiary educational qualifications in the subject area and the ability and willingness to teach in more than one subject area (the ability to teach Religious Education would be an advantage);<br>&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The demonstrated ability to be an innovative classroom teacher, who is committed to the school’s philosophy of Powerful Learning, employing a wide range of student centred, brain-based learning strategies and who is willing to explore new models of teaching, including team teaching, to improve outcomes for all students;<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent relational skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A commitment to nurturing the whole person and developing respectful relationships with individuals;<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The demonstrated ability to enhance learning through the use of technology and a proactive approach to ongoing developments in technology;<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A demonstrated ability to manage students in a variety of contexts and to work within the College’s Behaviour Management Policy;<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A commitment to lifelong learning through goal setting and professional development;<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A commitment to be forward-thinking to promote excellent outcomes in an all-girls environment.<br></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em><br></em></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School please visit our <a href="https://www.merici.act.edu.au/">website</a><span>.</span> Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Phil Coe on 02 6243 4100 or via email <span><a href="mailto:%20phil.coe@merici.act.edu.au">phil.coe@merici.act.edu.au</a><br><br></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><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></span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/498800/french-classroom-teacher-junior-senior-classes-merici-college-braddon-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>