Classroom Teacher - Holy Trinity Primary - Curtin ACT

Location: Curtin, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Full-time 
Salary Range: $76,754 to $126,236 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Employment Term: Commencing Term 3, 2024 for Terms 3 and 4, 2024
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Friday 17 May 2024

About Us

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

About the School

Holy Trinity Primary School aims to develop curious, inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are responsible for creating a compassionate and more peaceful world in the future. We are a small, friendly school which nurtures and encourages a strong sense of community. All individual needs are catered for at Holy Trinity, we promote collaborative learning and encourage learning experiences that are challenging and meaningful. 

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Classroom Teacher to join a community of highly motivated, passionate and experienced individuals. Our professional staff foster inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate a  passion for effective teaching and learning, with inquiry-based pedagogy. Applicants will also have a sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, a well-developed self-awareness and the capabilities to reflection on your own performance, with an aim to continue to grow and develop as a classroom practitioner.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 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
• A strong and well-knitted staff and student community 

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate at all times active support of CE and school policies and procedures
• Create a learning environment which stimulates learning and promotes excellence and which accepts and acknowledges the needs of students to be both challenged and supported
• Make the best use of resources available
• Use a variety of teaching and learning techniques to meet individual needs as far as is possible
• Plan, prepare, record and evaluate work to be undertaken by classes
• Mark and assess students’ work and keep complete and accurate records of each student’s progress
• Communicate with and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with teaching and non-teaching colleagues
• Help enable the best use of shared resources
• Undertake playground, class and other supervisions according to rosters as required

Essential Criteria

• A sound understanding of and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school
• Demonstrated passion for effective teaching and learning, with inquiry-based pedagogy, including working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments and meet a variety of learning needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the capacity to develop productive and caring relationships with students, parents, and staff, where the focus is on the learning and well-being of the student.
• An excellent understanding of a variety of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.
• The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements.

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

Other Eligibility Criteria 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. 

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. 

Application Process

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

Applicants are required to submit current resume and cover letter 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 Prue Sheargold (Acting Principal) on 02 62814811 or via email prue.sheargold@cg.catholic.edu.au

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