Classroom Teacher - Middle Years

St Patrick’s Primary School - Gordon; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's Primary School - Gordon in Gordon NSW invites applications for a full-time, permanent teaching position. Graduates are encouraged to apply. The school fosters curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and responsibility for learning.

Key responsibilities include active participation in the Professional Learning Community, applying explicit teaching and structured literacy, using data to plan for future success, and maintaining an inclusive, safe learning environment for every student.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration).
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and AITSL standards with best practice, evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.
• Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in St Patrick's Professional Learning Community and work closely with colleagues
• Display a sound understanding of evidence based Literacy programs and contemporary teaching approaches to Mathematics
• Demonstrate knowledge about explicit teaching and structured literacy
• Monitor and assess learners using data to plan for future success
• Understand how learners learn and how best to meet their needs
• Foster a safe and challenging learning environment that truly makes a difference for each student
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community; Region living at its best with strong connections to community (20 minutes drive to Ballarat CBD)

Skills

Explicit teaching

Structured literacy

Data-driven planning

Collaborative teaching

Inclusive practice

Education

VIT registration

Religious Education accreditation

Job description

St Patrick’s Primary School - Gordon – Gordon NSW

Full time, Permanent

No experience required

13d ago , from Diocese Of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited

At St Patrick's Primary School 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 students challenging and motivating learning experiences that build on prior knowledge and develop new skills and perspectives. St Patrick's is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Graduates are also encouraged to apply for this position.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

• Actively participate in St. Patrick's Professional Learning Community and work closely with colleagues
• Display a sound understanding of evidence based Literacy programs and contemporary teaching approaches to Mathematics
• Demonstrate knowledge about explicit teaching and structured literacy
• Monitor and assess learners using data to plan for future success
• Understand how learners learn and how best to meet their needs
• Foster a safe and challenging learning environment that truly makes a difference for each student
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
• Region living at its best with strong connections to community (20 minutes drive to Ballarat CBD);
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;

Key Selection Criteria

• Understanding and Commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission;
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration);
• A current or be willing to obtain an Accreditation to teach Religious Education Certificate;
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and the AITSL standards with best practice, evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning;
• Evidence of effective strategies for fostering a safe and positive classroom environment;
• Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.

St. Patrick's School Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy reflect the school community's shared commitment and expectations in relation to child safety.

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.