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Teacher - Year 2

Teacher - Year 2

St Francis Xavier’s Primary School BALLINA

Ballina

Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
17 September 2018

Job overview

Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers for the following position: 

FULL TIME TEMPORARY TEACHING POSITION - Year 2

Maternity leave relief positions 17 September to 21 December 2018 

Applicants must: 

  • have a commitment to the practice of the Catholic faith and appropriate Religious Education qualifications; 
  • have a knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the parish school; 
  • have a commitment to professional growth in accordance with the National Professional Standards for Teachers; 
  • be willing to contribute positively as a committed member of a Professional Learning Community who demonstrates highly effective teaching skills; classroom management and facilitating rich learning through the use of contemporary technologies; 
  • hold a current NSW Working with Children Check; 
  • hold current NESA Teacher accreditation; 

The successful applicant must complete registration for employment with the Catholic Schools Office. 

Please nominate three (3) referees, one of whom is the Parish Priest from your usual place of worship. 

Please email your application as a single PDF or Word file to dgubby@lism.catholic.edu.au 

Enquiries to: Dan Gubby Principal 02 66 86 3370 

Applications must be received by 3.00pm August 24, 2018 

Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Information on how to Register for Employment in the Lismore is available on the Catholic Schools Office website http://www.lism.catholic.edu.au/employment/employment-information/ 

About St Francis Xavier’s Primary School BALLINA

St Francis Xavier Primary School is an independent co-educational Roman Catholic primary school for kindergarten to year 6 pupils, and is located in the town of Ballina in New South Wales, Australia. 

The school was founded in 1892 by the religious institute known as the Presentation Sisters, and has continually expanded throughout the years.

Principal

Daniel Gubby

Facilities

The school has many excellent resources including multiple classrooms complete with Interactive whiteboards, a modern and fully resourced library, assembly hall, creative and performing arts facilities and netbook laptops.

Outside the school building is a multi purpose court, fitness circuit and running track, while sports participation includes football, swimming, athletics and cross country amongst its wide range.

Curriculum

St Francis Xavier Primary School teaches a broad curriculum in accordance with the NSW Education Standards Authority and covers the seven Key Learning Areas (KLAs) of English, maths, creative arts, PDHPE (personal development, health and physical education), science and technology, history and geography.

As a catholic school, religion is also high on the syllabus, while basic teaching of Japanese is offered to promote global mindedness in pupils.

School Ethos

The school aims to provide a well rounded and high standard learning environment promoting effective learning and development of individual potential in accordance with the Catholic faith. This mission is laid out in the schools motto: “Growth Through Love and Loyalty.”

Love, justice and peace are at the heart of the curriculum and the school welcomes pupils of all different backgrounds and abilities.

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