Primary Teacher

Position: Primary Teacher 
Commencing Date: Term 3, 2021 
Classification: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: $75,470 - $108,695 per annum pending experience
Incentives: ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
Closing Date: Monday, 12 July 2021 unless filled prior

St Patrick's Catholic School, Winton is a co-educational Catholic primary school located in the rural western township of Winton. The school offers Prep to Year 6 in a small and welcoming Catholic environment. Established in 1906 by the Sisters of Mercy, the school is a faith community characterised by close relationships that demonstrate love and reverence for God and each other. St Patrick's strives to foster the virtues modeled by Jesus within the school community: Love of beauty; Openness; Trust; Dignity; Truth; and Justice. Family is seen as the cornerstone of the child's life and parents are recognised as the child's first educators and an integral part of the school community. Christian values are modeled by teachers, parents and children throughout the school, and children are always encouraged to display self-discipline, love and respect for others.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

About the role

St Patrick's Catholic School, Winton is seeking an experienced and dedicated Primary Teacher. This role is a Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for the remainder of the 2021 Teaching Year (concluding Friday, 3 December 2021). This role is unique, given small class numbers. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to teach composite classes comprising of students across multiple year levels. 

• To have knowledge of the commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
• An innovative, proactive and flexible approach to student learning
• Established knowledge of, and experience in, curriculum initiatives and contemporary pedagogy
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication and collaboration with students, parents and staff
• A commitment to collaborate and work positively as part of a small professional learning community
• Current Queensland College of Teaching Registration or ability to obtain before commencement

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: $75,470 - $108,695 per annum pending experience 
• ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing from you.

• Complete the application form
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees

Please see the Position Description for more information.  

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 5pm Monday, 12 July 2021 unless filled prior.

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