Primary Teachers

Position: Primary Teachers
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2023
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: $78,489 - $113,043 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 21 November 2022 unless filled prior

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Ayr is a Catholic co-educational school located in the town of Ayr in the Burdekin region. The school has 236 students from Prep to Year 6. The school is one of three Catholic schools that serve the Burdekin communities and is inspired by the motto, “Christ and Knowledge”. Established by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in 1912, St Francis School remains committed to celebrating the message of Jesus Christ whilst providing educational excellence in teaching and learning. Highly professional staff and smaller class sizes provide a safe and nurturing educational environment that gives students a sense of belonging, conducive to learning. St Francis Catholic Primary School, Ayr recognises students and families are integral to the school’s success and is truly blessed by a generous school community.

As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff 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 Francis Catholic Primary School, Ayr is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teachers. These roles are full time, fixed term positions commencing Term 1, 2023 for the duration of the 2023 teaching year.  

To join in this vibrant school community, you'll need

• To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
• To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities
• To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as part of a professional learning community
• To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement 

Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other

• Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner 

Please see Position Description for further information about teaching with Townsville Catholic Education. 

What we offer

• Competitive Salary $78,489-$113,043 per annum pending experience 
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

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. 

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

• Complete the application form, including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• 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

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3pm Monday, 21 November 2022 unless filled prior.

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