Science Classroom Teacher - St Clare's College - Griffith ACT

Location: Griffith ACT
Employment Type: Temporary 
Hours per fortnight: Full-Time 
Salary Range: $76,754 - $126,236 + superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Start Date: Negotiable 
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 28 April 2024

St Clare’s College is an inclusive and caring community where learning is valued and students are given every opportunity to grow in all dimensions of their life. We provide a safe and empowering environment for students to reach their full potential. We are a learning community whose teachers strive for the “spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and aesthetic development of all students”.

About the Role

A Classroom Teacher, Years 7-12, is a member of their subject faculty responsible to the Leader of Learning in accordance with College policies. They work collaboratively with their Faculty members to develop and implement high-quality and engaging teaching programs that account for the needs of the students in their classes. They ensure that their focus on student learning is continuous, compliant with current curriculum requirements, and relative to the needs of students.

A Classroom Teacher holds responsibility for a Pastoral Care Leader role which includes teaching a targeted program that supports the personal, social, and spiritual development of a Pastoral Care Class under the guidance of a Pastoral Care Coordinator.

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture 

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst 

• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 

• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 

• Support for professional development and study opportunities 

• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Key Responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively with all members of the school community to ensure that student learning remains the core business of our practice and policy
• Meet the identified learning needs of students in their classes, modifying curriculum, assessment or resources where appropriate
• Utilise positive and restorative behaviour management strategies that promote dialogue for learning and relevant pedagogical practices to enhance student engagement in their learning
• Engage in regular professional learning conversations with their Curriculum Coordinator to ensure they are engaging in relevant and targeted professional learning opportunities
• Develop effective and appropriate relationships with and between
• members of the community – students, staff and parents

Essential Criteria:

• Successful experience using a range of contemporary approaches to student learning and effective pedagogical practices.
• Capacity to work collegially with a range of people and to evaluate professional practices for improvement.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to pastorally supporting young people.
• Highly developed organisational and communication skills.
• Appropriate qualifications and a commitment to engage in relevant ongoing Professional Learning.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required. 

Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Juliette Major on 02 6234 5455 or via email juliette.major@stcc.act.edu.au 

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au