<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Braddon, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent/Ongoing</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$72,499 to $121,503 (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Term:</strong>&nbsp;By negotiation</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Friday 2 June 2023</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Merici College is an all girls' 7-12 Catholic College committed to excellence in the education of girls, striving to assist all students to develop their potential academically, spiritually, culturally, physically and socially through innovative programs. Merici College is an IB World School, authorised to offer the Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7-10)</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 have an exciting opportunity&nbsp;for an <strong>Religion Teacher</strong>&nbsp;who has the demonstrated ability to be an innovative classroom teacher. The position involve a commitment to the school’s philosophy of Powerful Learning, utilising a wide range of student centred, brain-based learning strategies and exploring new models of teaching, including team teaching, to improve outcomes for all students. Additionally, you will be forward-thinking to promote excellent outcomes in an all-girls environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A willingness to lead, with support, the implementation and development of an inquiry approach to the teaching of Religious Education;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An ability to model excellent classroom practices.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An ability to form and maintain good relationships.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An ability to work collaboratively in team environments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An ability to model the disposition of someone who sees him or herself as a learner.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An attitude of curiosity about possibilities and initiatives.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An ability to articulate visionary leadership.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A strong commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school and a demonstrated ability to foster it in the community; and</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Will be a practicing Catholic who contributes in a significant way to the Catholic life of the school.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><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 experience as outlined 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 <a href="https://www.merici.act.edu.au/">website</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 <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 specific queries:</strong> Please contact Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4100 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au">nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></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/501344/religion-teacher-merici-college-braddon-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>