Performing Arts Classroom Teacher - Holy Family Primary School, Gowrie ACT

About Us 
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. 

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. 

About Holy Family Primary School, Gowrie ACT
Holy Family Primary school is a place that is constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. It is a place where all students can discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges. Our commitment is to unlock the talents of every individual student and help them on their way to a lifetime of self-discovery and fulfillment.

About the Role 
Holy Family Primary School is currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic classroom teacher who is driven to join a team of innovative professionals and who will nurture each child’s talents and gifts through the dynamic and stimulating curriculum and opportunities that we offer.

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture 
• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst 
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice 
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
  

Key Responsibilities 

• Create a learning environment which stimulates learning and promotes excellence and that accepts and acknowledges the needs of students to be both challenged and supported
• Use a variety of teaching and learning techniques to meet individual needs as far as is possible
• Identify learner needs, conferring with specialist staff in the school when necessary
• Provide timely and useful feedback about completed assessment items to students
• Communicate in a clear, respectful and professional way in order to optimise each student’s development
• Maintain professional confidentiality on information about students
• Be proficient in the use of IT as a teaching and administrative tool
• Plan, prepare, record and evaluate work to be undertaken by classes
• Mark and assess students’ work and keep complete and accurate records of each student’s progress
• Carry out administrative tasks thoroughly and punctually
• Undertake playground, class and other supervisions according to rosters as required

Essential Criteria 

• Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration (WWVP) and Teaching Accreditation (TQI)
• Must have commenced or completed relevant degree
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents.
• The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative and professional requirements.
• Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.
• A thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.
• Successful planning and implementation of programs in the Performing Arts area.  
• A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students