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Primary Teacher

Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education

Ingham

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
31 July 2022

Job overview

Position: Primary Teacher
Commencing Date: 
4 October 2022

Tenure:
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: $76,982 - $110,869 per annum pending experience 
Incentives:  ITAS Allowance
Closing Date: Monday, 1 August 2022 unless filled prior

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Ingham offers Prep to Year 6 in a Catholic co-educational environment. Located in Ingham in the Hinchinbrook Shire, the school was established over one hundred years ago by the Sisters of Mercy in 1915 who continued to have a strong involvement in the school for many decades. Today the school is administered by a lay principal and staff however the Mercy tradition and charism remain strong in the school’s culture and community.

Faith, Mercy, Education and Hope are the values on which the school operates today, delivering quality Catholic education that gives students the opportunity to develop to their full potential. Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a strong community that is proudly supported by the parish and parents. The school is IT-driven with an emphasis on embedding technology into the pedagogy. Through faith, we show mercy, growing in education and giving hope for the future.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual 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. 

About the role

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Primary Teacher.  This is a Full Time, Fixed Term Contract position starting 4 October 2022 for the duration of the 2022 Teaching Year. 

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need

  • To have knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
  • To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
  • To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities
  • To have the ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional learning community
  • To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement 

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: $76,982 - $110,869 per annum pending experience 
  • ITAS Allowance
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Access to corporate health schemes
  • Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Firm lifelong teacher networks
  • Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing 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 (email) of two professional referees

Please see the Position Description for more information or to explore outback Queensland, please click here.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3pm Monday, 1 August 2022 unless filled prior.

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About Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education

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