Religion and Physical Education Teacher - Merici College, Braddon ACT
Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Braddon
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 June 2024
Job overview
Location: Braddon, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $76,754 to $129,948 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation
Start Date: 22 July 2024, Term 3
Closing Date:11.55 pm, 30 June 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 Merici
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).
About the Role
Merici College is seeking a Religion and Physical Education (PE) Teacher. Ideally, the successful candidate will bring excellent teaching skills as well as very good curriculum knowledge. An excellent understanding of the Religion and PE Curriculum is also desired as the school is committed to a journey that sees the implementation of the Religion and PE Curriculum through an inquiry perspective. The successful candidate will join a strong, supportive, and committed Leadership Team committed to the well-being and growth of all staff and students.
Benefits and Opportunities
- 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
- Provide an optimal learning environment for students to achieve excellence
- Cater for a range of individual needs and learning styles.
- As part of a team design, document and deliver courses that engage students in learning and incorporate the Powerful Learning Principles.
- Use ICT in the classroom to enhance learning
- Provide regular ongoing feedback on student coursework via the timely return of marked work along with constructive feedback that allows the student to reflect on what they have achieved and know how they can improve
- Monitor and regularly record student results via electronic spreadsheets and report on student progress in learning
- Provide prompt and timely follow-up with parents, students, and staff
Qualifications
- Hold a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
- Hold a Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation.
- Tertiary educational qualifications in the subject area and willingness to teach in more than one subject area
To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), an employee must:
- Have completed 6 undergraduate subjects or 4 postgraduate subjects
- Must be Catholic
- Must have completed, be due to completed, or have a willingness to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school.
Selection Criteria
- A willingness to lead, with support, the implementation and development of an inquiry approach to the teaching of Religious and PE Education.
- An ability to model excellent classroom practices.
- An ability to form and maintain good relationships.
- An ability to work collaboratively in team environments.
- A strong commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school and a demonstrated ability to foster it in the community
- Will be a practicing Catholic who contributes in a significant way to the Catholic life of the school.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
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 website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4100 or via email nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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About Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
- Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
- 52 - 54 Franklin Street, Manuka
- Australian Capital Territory
- 2603
- Australia
Who are we?
Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW, covering 88,000 square kilometres covering the whole of the ACT and extending from Pambula on the south coast, to Crookwell in the North, through to the western point of Lake Cargelligo. Operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn is key to education of over 21,000 students within the Diocese and employing over 2,100 professionals.
As a diverse and inclusive workforce, Catholic Education offers career opportunities across the ACT and NSW regions including providing support and mentoring for graduate teachers as well as professional learning and career development programs tailored to individual needs.
Our vision
Our strategic vision to deliver learning and experiences in Catholic Education that will shape a strong sense of spiritual self and wellbeing and equip students to be ethical, agile thinkers who strive to make a positive contribution in the world around them. Actively working to build strong partnerships between the Catholic Education Office, Schools, Students, Parents & Families and Parishes to deliver on this vision. We invite you to walk with us, to share this journey that paves the way for our children now, and in years to come, to flourish.
From early learning to College, a Catholic education provides an evidence-based academic, faith-filled learning journey.
Principals and teachers work with parents to grow happy, caring, compassionate young people.
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