Classroom Teacher - Good Shepherd Primary, Amaroo ACT

Good Shepherd Primary (Amaroo)

Amaroo, ACT 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 3 April 2024


Good Shepherd Primary School is known for its strong community spirit, commitment to family and strong link with the Parish of Holy Spirit. Literacy, Numeracy and ICT are key focus areas in our teaching, with staff active in developing our curriculum to ensure it is relevant and effective for all our students.

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Amaroo, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Permanent</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$76,754 - $126,236 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Term: </strong>Commencing 29 April 2024</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Wednesday 3 April 2024</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the School</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> Good Shepherd Primary School is known for its strong community spirit, commitment to family and strong link with the Parish of Holy Spirit. Literacy, Numeracy and ICT are key focus areas in our teaching, with staff active in developing our curriculum to ensure it is relevant and effective for all our students.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">We are currently seeking an enthusiastic <strong>Classroom Teacher </strong>to join our vibrant team. To be successful in this role, you will have highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents. Additionally, you will have strong classroom management skills as well as a sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent planning and implementation of teaching programs including ICT and Inquiry-based learning.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent classroom management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting a variety of learning needs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An excellent understanding of a variety of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative and professional requirements.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A positive and collaborative workplace culture</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Permanent contract</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experiences as outline in the Position Description.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School, please visit our school website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au/">here</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact&nbsp;Principal Trazel Scott on 02 6255 7888 or via email <a href="mailto:trazel.scott@cg.catholic.edu.au">trazel.scott@cg.catholic.edu.au</a> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502927/classroom-teacher-good-shepherd-primary-amaroo-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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