Title Primary Teacher - St Stephen's Primary School, ALGESTER

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education invites applications for a Primary Teacher at St Stephen’s Primary School, Algester. The role focuses on creating a nurturing classroom, implementing quality curriculum, and fostering Catholic values across the school community.

You will work with staff, families and leadership to support student growth in academics and character. Applicants should be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers and be committed to professional learning and improving outcomes

Qualifications

• Create a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Engage with colleagues, students and parents to enhance learning outcomes.
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, ordered learning environment aligned with curriculum policies and practices.
• Collaboratively develop and implement quality curriculum and pedagogy; assess and report student progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership, staff and teachers to foster a positive school culture.
• Proactively engage in professional learning to improve student outcomes.
• Establish positive pastoral relationships and support students' spiritual development.
• Ensure Catholic teachings and values underpin learning and teaching.

Skills

Learner-focused classroom

Stakeholder engagement

Spiritual/moral development

Job description

Title Primary Teacher - St Stephen's Primary School, ALGESTER

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Algester QLD

20h ago , from Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

St Stephen’s School is a Catholic primary school with an enrolment of approximately 500 students. St Stephen’s School has a commitment to fostering the spirituality and faith development of each child within our Catholic community, where all children and their families are accepted and valued for their uniqueness. Our educational program is responsive to the spiritual, social, physical, academic, creative and cultural developmental needs of the children. Our school is located on the southern outskirts of Brisbane. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Ignite a passion for learning in our students, while embodying the values, mission, and principles of Catholic Education!

• Location: St Stephen's Primary School, Algester
• Work hours: 30
• Status: Full-time | Fixed-term (2027 School Year contract)

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.