<p>Our Lady of Fatima Primary School is a collaborative, vibrant and dynamic Catholic school with a strong emphasis on Wellbeing and engagement through active learning and innovation and we warmly welcome interest and applications from experienced teachers and encourage staff of the highest calibre to join our staff team. </p><p>An exciting opportunity exists at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School for a suitably qualified experienced and enthusiastic STEM teacher and coach to form part of our staff team. </p><p>The position is a fixed term teacher 0.4 teaching STEM with an additional 0.2 5/6 classroom position; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A total of 0.6 FTE (3 days). The position commences in term 3 on Monday July 12 2021 and concludes at the end of the 2021 school year. There will be a transition period in the last weeks of term 2 that the successful candidate will need to be available for.</p><p>The successful applicant’s salary and conditions are implemented according to the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018. </p><p><b><i><u>The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. </u></i></b></p><p><b>We are in search of a teacher who is committed to: </b></p><ul><li>A Contemporary Mindset and Teaching Ethos </li><li>Nurturing a faith community within a Catholic context. </li><li>Providing students with a rich and rewarding STEM experience. </li><li>Delivering learning that is developmentally appropriate and promotes STEM learning in a contemporary context. </li><li>Working collaboratively with staff to build a culture of fairness, empowerment, and excellence. </li><li>Understanding the content of the STEM curriculum and creating learning approaches that engage students, enhancing and enabling each child to learn. </li><li>Developing positive, meaningful and committed relationships with students, staff and the wider school community. </li><li>Using purposeful assessment that provides data to drive and plan further teaching. </li><li>Providing structures that engages and empowers each student, in order to for them to Dream, Believe and Achieve Big! </li><li>Accessing and embracing local and district STEM opportunities for our students. </li><li>Working effectively with other professionals, parents/guardians and members of the broader community to provide effective learning for students. </li></ul><p><b>Adhering to Child Safety and Wellbeing requirements </b></p><ul><li>Provide students with a child-safe environment. </li><li>Be familiar with and comply with the school&#39;s child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety. </li><li>Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing. </li><li>Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values. </li><li>Implement strategies which promote a healthy and positive learning environment. </li><li>Supporting the school community to develop and nurture a culture of welcome and inclusion. </li></ul><p><b>Upholding General and Administrative Duties </b></p><ul><li>Contribute to a healthy and safe work environment for yourself and others and comply with all safe work policies and procedures. </li><li>Maintain currency of first aid, mandatory reporting and anaphylaxis training. </li><li>Attend all relevant school meetings and after school services/assemblies, sporting events, Mass, community and faith days as well as professional learning opportunities. </li><li>Participate in duty supervision as rostered and other supervision duties when required. </li><li>Demonstrate professional and collegiate relationships with colleagues. </li><li>Uphold the professional standards expected of a teacher. </li><li>Other duties as directed by the Principal </li></ul><p><b>Key Selection Criteria For STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Teacher/coach </b></p><p>In your application, please elaborate on your experience and strengths in the following areas: </p><p>1) The successful applicant will: </p><ul><li>have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education </li><li>have a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children </li><li>demonstrate successful approaches to student wellbeing in STEM sessions and the school community. </li></ul><p>2) The successful applicant will: </p><ul><li>possess the skills and abilities necessary to engage and empower students with a rich and rewarding STEM experience </li><li>create, build and embrace a positive collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning </li></ul><p>3) The successful candidate will: </p><ul><li>be appropriately qualified and hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration </li><li>demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to deliver the appropriate STEM curriculum to a range of educational abilities, using high impact teaching strategies, including feedback to enable and enhance student learning </li><li>demonstrate the development of positive partnerships with parents and the wider community. </li></ul><p>4) The successful applicants will </p><ul><li>have accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or a commitment to obtain accreditation </li></ul><p><b>How to apply: </b></p><p>Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, Patrika Rowley </p><p>prowley&#64;fatimarosebud.catholic.edu.au </p><p><b>Applications should contain the following: </b></p><ol><li>Application for Employment at Our Lady of Fatima form (attached)</li><li>A Cover Letter </li><li>A Curriculum Vitae that includes 3 nominated referees, including current employer. </li><li>A copy of current VIT registration card </li><li>Response to the Key Selection Criteria </li></ol><p>Applications close: at 5pm on Monday 17th May, 2021 </p><p><b><i><u>Our Lady of Fatima School Community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. </u></i></b></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>