Classroom Teacher - Mother Teresa Primary School - Harrison ACT

Location: Harrison, ACT
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary
Salary Range: $72,499 - $121,503 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience) 
Start Date: 26 January 2023 – 25 January 2024
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 15 January 2023

Mother Teresa School caters for students from four years of age, where students are enrolled in our Early Learning Centre, to students in Year Six. Our school motto “do small things with great love” inspires us to care for fellow members of our school community as well as reach out into the wider community. The School prides itself on the diverse range of activities it offers students and this is due to the generosity and expertise of the staff.  

About the Role

An excellent and rewarding opportunity exists for an energetic Classroom Teacher to join our committed and welcoming team. To be successful in this role, you will 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.

Essential Criteria

• An understanding and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents.
• The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative and professional requirements.
• Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.
• A sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.
• Successful planning and implementation of Literacy and Numeracy programs, which include best-practice pedagogy such as explicit instruction, daily reviews, and integration of technology.
• A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.

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.

All applications must be submitted online via the online recruitment system. You can apply using the ‘Apply Now’ button found in the job advertisement. Your application must include;

• Current resume
• Cover letter outlining what skills or areas of expertise you bring to Mother Teresa School to support the growth of the students and community. eg. why would you be the best person for the position?
• Statements addressing the selection criteria

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

Position specific queries: Please contact Carmel Maguire on 02 6241 5604 or via email carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au