Relief Classroom Teacher - St Matthew's Primary - Page ACT

Location: Page, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Full-time 
Salary Range: $72,499 to $121,503 plus superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Tuesday 2 April 2024 

At St Matthew’s we strive to build a vibrant and welcoming community, where our learning is engaging, individual achievements are celebrated and where the children are at the heart of what is most important. We aim to create a sense of belonging, which will, in turn, nurture each child’s growth and help create healthy self-esteem, factors so necessary for effective learning.

About the Role

An excellent and rewarding opportunity exists for an energetic Temporary Full-Time Relief Classroom Teacher to join our wonderful school. To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed self-awareness and the personal capabilities of reflection on your own performance, with an aim to continue to grow and develop as a classroom practitioner.

• 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

Essential Criteria

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills who is able to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents.
• The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with 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 sound 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
• A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.
• An understanding and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

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.

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.

For further information about the School, please visit our school website here.

Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Sarah Lowe on 02 6254 2221 or via email sarah.lowe@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au