Primary Teacher

Salary Range: $73,629 - $106,045 (pending experience) plus IPRASS and ITAS allowances
Position: Primary teacher
Classification: Full-Time, 1 Year Contract 
Closing Date: Thursday, 17th December 2020 unless filled prior

St Francis Catholic School, Hughenden is a co-educational Catholic school located in the rural township of Hughenden. St Francis is a small and close-knit community with 39 students from Prep to Year 6. 

Established in October 1900 with the arrival of the Good Samaritan Sisters, St Francis School is today administered by a lay principal and staff. The school’s culture is underpinned by the heritage of the Franciscan Friars and St Francis of Assisi who said, "Where there is love and wisdom there is neither fear nor ignorance."

St Francis Catholic School strives to always model St Francis and Jesus by creating a sense of belonging for everyone, a community of self-disciplined people, a place of pardon and peace and a community of service within the larger social community. The school’s badge features the Southern Cross, representing the school’s western Catholic identity, and the motto, "Walk in Light".

As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

St Francis Catholic School, Hughenden is seeking applications from driven and passionate Primary Teachers. This role is a Full Time position for the 2021 Teaching Year. Teaching in one of our small remote schools is a genuinely rewarding experience, and can be the start (or the change) that you're looking for in your teaching career. 

Learn more about Working in a Regional Location, or about the Special Incentives you may be entitled to. 

To join in this vibrant school community, you'll need

• Innovative, proactive and flexible approach to student learning
• Established knowledge of, and experience in, curriculum initiatives
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication and collaboration with students, parents and staff
• Current Queensland College of Teaching Registration or ability to obtain before commencement

What we offer
In addition to the pure thrill of seeing your students take significant educational leaps, we also offer a range of additional benefits to our teachers, including:

• Competitive Salary Range: $73,629 - $106,045
• Subsidised Accomodation
• IPRASS and ITAS allowances
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution(in a  co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Well-being programs and initiatives

Please see Position Description for further information about teaching in Catholic Education. 

How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested to hear from you.

• Complete the application form
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees

Applications close 4pm Thursday, 17th December 2020 unless filled prior