<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;West Belconnen, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time, permanent/ongoing</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $71,428 to $119,707 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp; 25 January 2022 </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Friday 24 September 2021</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">St Thomas Aquinas supports an environment that uses a social constructionist approach to education. As a teacher you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our students. You will collaborate and grow in your professional career to realise your own goals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong><br>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has the opportunity for a Classroom Teacher to join their vibrant team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative and professional requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent classroom management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting a variety of learning needs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Successful planning and implementation of programs including the integration of technology.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong><br>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="http://www.staquinas.act.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Leah Taylor on 02 6258 4077 or via email <a style="font-size: 12pt" href="mailto:Leah.Taylor@cg.catholic.edu.au">Leah<span style="color: #0000ff">.Taylor@cg.catholic.edu.au</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497845/classroom-teacher-st-thomas-aquinas-west-belconnen-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>