Classroom Support Teacher - Holy Trinity Primary, Curtin ACT

Location: Curtin, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Part-time (4 days a week)
Salary Range: $76,754.00 to $126,236.00 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation (paid pro-rata for part-time appointments)
Start Date: Monday 22 July 2024 (Term 3 of 2024)
Closing Date: 11.55pm 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 the School

Holy Trinity Primary School aims to develop curious, inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are responsible for creating a compassionate and more peaceful world in the future. We are a small, friendly school which nurtures and encourages a strong sense of community. All individual needs are catered for at Holy Trinity, we promote collaborative learning and encourage learning experiences that are challenging and meaningful. 

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Classroom Teacher commencing in Term 3 to join our community of highly motivated, passionate and experienced educators. Our professional staff foster inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other. We are the only Catholic IB PYP School. Our professional staff foster inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.

If you demonstrate a passion for effective teaching and learning, using a combination of HITP and inquiry-based pedagogy, we invite you to apply. Applicants will also have a sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, a well-developed self-awareness, the ability to reflect on your own performance, and a desire to be a life-long learner.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture
• An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to individual and/or groups of students.
• Provide support to teaching staff with students with diverse needs in the classroom.
• Implement modifications and adaptations to the environment or teaching materials
• Fulfil all requirements relating to assessment and its documentation
• Maintain records related to personal timetables and student(s) progress including the development of Personal Plans and the collection of data regarding student(s) goals/objectives
• Research, develop and prepare resources and teaching aids for students with diverse needs
• Plan, prepare, record and evaluate learning activities designed for the specific needs of students with diverse needs
• Support teachers with Personal Plans and ensure all data for NCCD is correct
• Communicate with parents in written reports and during parent teacher interviews, Personal Plan meetings and at other times as required
• Communicate with and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with teaching and non-teaching colleagues

Qualifications

• Relevant Education/ Teaching tertiary qualification; and
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and ACT Teaching Quality Institute Accreditation

Essential Criteria

1. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills who is able to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents;
2. The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with legal, administrative and professional requirements;
3. Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs;
4. A sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning;
5. An understanding of the principles of child protection and confidentiality;
6. Experience with successful planning and implementation of programs that support the diverse needs of students;
7. A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students; and
8. An understanding and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community 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 experiences as outline 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 Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Acting Principal, Prue Sheargold on 02 6281 4811 or via email [email protected] 

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email [email protected] 

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