K-6 Classroom Teacher - St Patrick Parish School - Cooma NSW

Location: Cooma, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range:  $66,660 to $117,353 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Start Date:  Commencing January 2023
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Friday 9 December 2022

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.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for multiple Classroom Teachers to permanently join our vibrant team at St Patrick's Parish, Cooma.

All staff at St Patrick’s Parish School have an indispensable role to play in ensuring that Catholic education is Gospel based, student centred, inclusive and holistic.

Essential Criteria

• Has a demonstrated ability to work with staff, students and parents to develop safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environment that takes account the individual needs of students and helps students to develop their special abilities and talents
• Is experienced in well-being in a restorative manner
• Has highly developed and effective verbal and written communication  skills
• Can work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Maintains confidentiality and manages challenging situations with composure and diplomacy, demonstrating professional resilience and flexibility
• Is a highly competent in the classroom with practices that reflect current pedagogy and employ a broad range of teaching strategies and learning technologies
• Uses interactive technologies, web and electronic media, in the classroom and for administrative and other matters
• Demonstrates a commitment to a high performance academic environment coupled with a commitment to student welfare

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.

This position involves work in a NSW school. The appointment of successful applicants is subject to compliance with Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Education and Care Workers) Order 2021. By 8 November 2021, individuals who are appointed to a position in a NSW school are required to have either received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, or have obtained a medical contraindication certificate in a form approved by NSW Health. Individuals are required to present evidence of either their vaccination status or a medical contraindication certificate to their school to be able to work in a NSW school.

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