<p>St Michael&#39;s Primary School is a rural school that provides for the academic and spiritual growth for the children of Coolamon and surrounding districts. As a school we share a variety of new and wonderful experiences together and in each of these areas develop the guiding principles of what we want to become; spiritual, inquiring, reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable, caring and healthy global citizens.<br /></p><p> </p><p>Children have the opportunity to participate in many learning experiences as well as being exposed to assessment at State or wider levels with such opportunities as the University of NSW Exams, Basic Skills Tests and Essay writing competitions. In the sporting arena, the children are exposed to a wide variety of sports throughout the year, with opportunities to represent at Deanery, Diocesan, MacKillop and State levels.</p><p>To find out more about St Michael&#39;s click <a href="http://web.smcww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><b>What we can offer: </b></p><ul><li>Permanent Full-Time position commencing Friday 27 January 2023. </li><li>Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider).</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program.</li></ul><p><b>Your new role: </b></p><p>The classroom teacher is the major in-school influence on student achievement and plays the key role of facilitating effective learning and teaching. The first function of the classroom teacher is to be an effective member of a collaborative team of colleagues who work to put student learning and wellbeing first. </p><p><b>About Coolamon: </b></p><p>Discover heritage streetscapes, firefighting history, and rare shopping in the country town of Coolamon. There are charming pubs with wide verandahs, beautiful picnic spots with manicured gardens and impressive bike and walking tracks. </p><p>Welcome to Coolamon, to find out more click <a href="https://visitcoolamonshire.com.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p><p><b>What you will need to succeed (Selection Criteria): </b></p><ul><li>Accreditation to teach RE in the Wagga Wagga Diocese (or working towards) </li><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications </li><li>Working with Children Check. </li><li>Will be able to work as a team member. </li><li>Be committed to the Catholic faith. </li><li>Will be enthusiastic. </li><li>Will be prepared to participate in professional development activities. </li><li>Will be willing to teach composite classes and a variety of Stages. </li><li>Will need to demonstrate flexibility.</li></ul><p><b>The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate: </b></p><ul><li>A sound understanding of, and commitment to, the goals of Catholic education and the operation of Catholic schools</li><li>Competence as a teacher at a variety of year levels </li><li>Highly effective communication skills </li><li>Highly effective interpersonal skills </li><li>An awareness of current curriculum theory and research with particular reference to contemporary learning and teaching and 21st Century Learning Education</li><li>An ability to integrate ICT into the curriculum.</li></ul><p><b>What is next? </b></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact <b>Brendan Flanagan</b> on <b>(02) 6927 3483 </b>or<b> </b><a href="mailto:flanaganb&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">flanaganb&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a><b>.</b></p><p>Applicants should submit a cover letter (including the strengths and skills you will bring to this position) and your curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages) via email to <a href="mailto:flanaganb&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">flanaganb&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a>. </p><p>Applications close on <b>Friday, 7 October 2022</b> at close of business.</p><p><i>&#34;CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care&#34; </i></p><p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>