<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Page, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time, Temporary&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;18 July 2022&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Friday 8 July 2022</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">At St Matthew’s we strive to build a vibrant and welcoming community, where our learning is engaging, individual achievements are celebrated and where the children are at the heart of what is most important. It is our aim to create a sense of belonging, which will, in turn, nurture each child’s growth and help create a healthy self-esteem, factors so necessary for effective learning.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the Role<br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">An excellent and rewarding opportunity exists for an energetic classroom teacher to join our wonderful school. To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed self-awareness and the personal capabilities of reflection on your own performance, with an aim to continue to grow and develop as a classroom practitioner. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">This 0.6FTE role will be covering RFF within the school, with KLA to be negotiable with the successful applicant, with consideration to the requirements of the school.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>This position is temporary in nature as it replaces an employee who has resigned during the school year and the position will not be filled until the following school year.</em></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">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: 11pt">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: 11pt">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: 11pt">Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">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: 11pt">Successful planning and implementation of programs including the use of Literacy &amp; Numeracy Blocks, student centred inquiry teaching and learning pedagogy and the integration of technology.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative and professional requirements.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br></em><em><br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Application Process</strong> </span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">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><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">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: 11pt">For further information about the School please visit our <a href="https://www.stmattsps.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>.<br><br><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Graham Pollard on 02 6254 2653 or via email <a href="mailto:Graham.Pollard@cg.catholic.edu.au">Graham.Pollard@cg.catholic.edu.au</a> </span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427</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/498962/classroom-teacher-st-matthews-primary-page-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>