<p>At St Francis of Assisi we foster curiosity, embrace creativity, develop critical thinking skills and empower students to take responsibility for their learning. Our teachers have high expectations for all learners to help them reach their highest potential. We offer challenging and motivating learning experiences that build on prior knowledge and develop new skills and perspectives. St Francis of Assisi Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p><p>At St Francis, full time classroom teachers receive a full day a week out of the classroom to develop learning opportunities for the children and participate in coaching sessions with trained leaders to support and develop effective pedagogies. <br /></p><p>Applicants will possess the skills and abilities to promote high expectations for all, embrace a collaborative approach to learning and teaching, and demonstrate their contribution to the ongoing development of our learning community.</p><p>Applicants are asked to demonstrate:</p><ul><li>an ability to develop and maintain respectful and caring relationships with students, families and colleagues</li><li>an understanding and demonstrated use of evidence based best practice</li><li>an ability to work collaboratively in a team </li><li>a capacity to use data to make informed decisions about learning and teaching</li><li>an understanding and experience with PBL (an advantage)</li><li>a strong commitment to Catholic education and Catholic identity</li><li>the ability to collaborate, support and contribute to the building of a professional learning culture</li><li>the willingness to be actively involved in the school and parish communities</li><li>a passion for building strong partnerships and links between our families and school</li><li>an accreditation to teach Religious Education (or the willingness to undertake)</li><li>a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development</li><li>an ability to plan and implement engaging programs using knowledge of contemporary learning and teaching practices</li><li>the knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to, differentiate learning to meet the needs of students across a range of abilities</li><li>an ability to, or willingness to, work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds</li><li>the willingness to adhere to St Francis of Assisi&#39;s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies relevant to Ministerial Order 1359</li><li>a current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching with an up to date Criminal Record check.</li><li>The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>