<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Gowrie, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time, Fixed-Term</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary:&nbsp;</strong>$130,338 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)<strong><br>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;18 July 2022</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday 22 May 2022</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Holy Family Primary school is a place that is constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. It is a place where all students can discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges. Our commitment is to unlock the talents of every individual student and help them on their way to a lifetime of self-discovery and fulfilment.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The position exists to support the implementation of the mission of Catholic Education and to provide high quality service and programs for children in the year before formal school. The Preschool Teacher Director has leadership responsibility in the area of the development and day-to-day management of the Preschool located at Gowrie. The Preschool Teacher Director is the Nominated Supervisor of the Preschool.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A willingness to support the ethos and mission of Catholic education.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) qualifications and at least 4 years’ experience in an early childhood setting. The teaching qualifications must meet both ACECQA and TQI/NESSA requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A thorough knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proven and effective leadership/management in the planning, implementation and evaluation of high quality educational and care programs for groups of preschool age children.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A proven capacity to provide inclusive programs which are based on the recorded observations and interpretation of children’s responses, needs and interests.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A strong capacity to assess the developmental needs of children and to refer to specialist children’s services as appropriate.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A sound ability to provide early childhood programs which have a commitment to active involvement of families and local community.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A genuine passion for mentoring and leading a team of educators.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A proven ability to implement and manage effective financial and administrative systems</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.</span></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.</em></span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>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><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School please visit our <a href="http://www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Kate Markcrow on 02 6292 1222 or via email <a href="mailto:%20donna.betts@cg.catholic.edu.au">kate.markcrow@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span><br><br><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/498785/preschool-director-holy-family-early-learning-centre-gowrie-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>