TAS/Visual Arts/Humanitites/PASS Teacher - St Patrick's Parish - Cooma NSW

Location: Cooma, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary  
Salary Range:  $65,165 - $114,720 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Start Date: 13 July 2021 to 1 July 2022
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 16 May 2021

At St Patrick’s, you will find a school community comprising dedicated staff, interested and involved parents and students who are proud of their achievements and their school. We provide well-resourced classrooms and playing areas and, most importantly, a shared vision to provide an environment where every child is valued and can experience success. 

St Patrick's is a school known for their welcoming and caring workplace, located in the beautiful serene town of Cooma in NSW. This position would present the successful applicant with a great opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, only being one hour away from Perisher Valley - just in time for the snow season!

About the Role

This position at St Patrick’s offers exciting challenges in several different directions: Industrial Technology (Timber), Technology Mandatory, Visual Arts, Humanities and Physical Activity and Sports Study (PASS).

A suitably qualified TAS teacher with ‘other strings to their bow’ is invited to apply for this full-time position. There is considerable scope for flexibility and negotiation for the right effective classroom practitioner.

For early career teachers, the school offers extensive professional support and guidance in implementing and developing a professional portfolio to meet NESA requirements.

This position is temporary in nature because the substantive occupant (the incumbent) is taking parental leave.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Relocation or rental assistance is negotiable
• Work apart of an inclusive collaborative team
• Perfect location to take advantage of the snow season
• Opportunities for early career teachers to learn and grow

Essential Criteria

• • Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus
  • Set and maintain clear behavioural and learning expectations for students
  • Develop curriculum-based programs to outline instructional activities
  • Prepare and deliver lesson materials, and evaluate and give feedback to students
  • Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
  • Create and keep accurate records, as required for a range of purposes
  • Participate in on-going professional learning that supports and advances best practice
  • Manage student behaviour and support student well-being in accordance with St Patrick’s pastoral care guidelines
  • Build professional relationships and exercise open and respectful communication with students, families and all school staff
  • Work collaboratively with peers in maintaining a positive and stimulating learning environment for all

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

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.

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.

For further information about the School, please visit our school website here.

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

Position specific queries: Please contact Frances Robertson on 02 6452 1721 or via email frances.robertson@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au