Classroom Teachers - St Bede's Primary, Braidwood NSW

Location: Braidwood, NSW 
Employment Type: Permanent  
Employment Status: Full-time  
Salary Range: $76,754 to $129,948 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation
Closing Date:11.55 pm, Wednesday 4 July 2024

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 St Bede's Primary School 
St Bede's is a K to Year 6 Co-educational Primary School in the heart of Braidwood. At St Bede's School we strive to inspire, nurture and challenge each child to reach their potential through providing quality education, professional and dedicated staff, high quality learning environment and ongoing educational opportunities.

St Bede's is located in Braidwood, a chic destination town located between Canberra (1 hour) and the coast (40 minutes). We have a welcoming and inclusive staff, with some commuting daily from coastal towns. 

About the Role 
St Bede’s Primary School has multiple exciting opportunities for Classroom Teachers. We are seeking dynamic and committed Teachers who are passionate to offer students excellent education through the Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.

• 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 which 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
• Be proficient in the use of IT as a teaching and administrative tool
• Plan, prepare, record and evaluate work to be undertaken by classes
• Communicate with parents in written reports and parent teacher interviews and at other times as required
• Carry out administrative tasks thoroughly and punctually As a Member of Staff
• Keep abreast of knowledge and curriculum development in teaching areas as well as current developments in educational thinking

Qualifications 

• Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration and Teaching Accreditation
• Must have commenced or completed relevant Education/Teaching tertiary qualification

Selection Criteria 

1. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents
2. Classroom management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments, including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting a variety of learning needs
3. Knowledge of, and commitment to, inquiry-based Literacy and Numeracy Blocks, together with successful planning and implementation of teaching programs including the use of iPads
4. A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.

Other Eligibility Criteria