Religion Teacher - Merici College, Braddon ACT

Location: Braddon, ACT   
Employment Type: Permanent  
Employment Status: Full-time  
Salary Range:  $76,754 to $129,948 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation
Start Date: 22 July 2024, Term 3
Closing Date:11.55 pm, Sunday 7 July 2024
 

About Us 

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres. 

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 

About Merici 

Merici College is an all-girls 7-12 Catholic College committed to excellence in the education of girls, striving to assist all students to develop their potential academically, spiritually, culturally, physically and socially through innovative programs. Merici College is an IB World School, authorised to offer the Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7-10). 

About the Role 

Merici College is seeking a Religion Teacher who can demonstrate effective teaching skills and an excellent understanding of the Religious Education curriculum. The position involves a commitment to the school’s philosophy of Powerful Learning, utilising a wide range of student-centred, brain-based learning strategies while also exploring new teaching models to improve the outcomes of students. The successful candidate will join a strong and supportive Leadership Team who are committed to the well-being and growth of staff and students. 

Benefits and Opportunities 

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture 
• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst 
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide an optimal learning environment for students to achieve excellence.
• Cater for a range of individual needs and learning styles.
• As part of a team design, document and deliver courses that engage students in learning and incorporate the Powerful Learning Principles.
• Incorporate new developments in teaching and learning, including brain-based learning.
• Use ICT in the classroom to enhance learning.
• Provide regular ongoing feedback on student coursework via the timely return of marked work along with constructive feedback that allows the students to reflect on what they have achieved and know how they can improve.
• Provide prompt and timely follow-up with parents, students, and staff.

Qualifications  

• Must hold an ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation.
• Must hold an ACT Working with Vulnerable People’s card (WWVP).
• Tertiary educational qualifications in the subject area and willingness to teach in more than one subject area

To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school an employee must:

• Must be Catholic
• Have completed 6 undergraduate subjects or 4 postgraduate subjects
• Must have completed, be due to completed, or have a willingness to complete an Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school

Selection Criteria 

1. A willingness to lead, with support, the implementation and development of an inquiry approach to the teaching of Religious Education
2. An ability to model excellent classroom practices
3. An ability to form and maintain good relationships
4. An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
5. An attitude of curiosity about possibilities and initiatives
6. A strong commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school and a demonstrated ability to foster it in the community
7. Will be a practicing Catholic who contributes in a significant way to the Catholic life of the school

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required. 

Other Eligibility Criteria 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. 
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. 

Application Process 

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. 

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. 

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4100 or via email [email protected]  

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email [email protected]. 

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