Creative Arts Teacher - St Gregory's Primary, Queanbeyan NSW

Location:Queanbeyan, NSW 
Employment Type: Permanent 
Employment Status: Full-time and part-time appointments available 
Salary Range: $76,754 to $129,948 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation (paid pro rata for part-time appointments) 
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date:11.55 pm, Sunday 14 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 St Gregory's  
Our school's most valued asset is the amazing students who proudly claim St Gregory's as their school. We aim to make St Gregory's a school where safety, fairness and respect guide our shared journey. The school's aim is for all students to develop their spirituality, relationships and potential to become the best they can be.

About the Role 
St Gregory’s is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Creative Arts Teacher who can communicate and collaborate with colleagues with their knowledge of dance, drama and music to ensure the best outcome for the 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  

• Create a learning environment that stimulates learning promotes excellence, and accepts and acknowledges the needs of students to be both challenged and supported
• Identify student needs by conferring with specialist staff in the school when necessary.
• Communicate with and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with colleagues
• Undertake playground, class, and other supervisions according to rosters as required
• Work with colleagues to review and develop programs that align with the NSW curriculum
• Assess students’ work and keep complete and accurate records of each student’s progress

Essential Criteria 

1. Must hold NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) registration and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation.
2. Must have completed relevant Education/Teaching tertiary qualification.
3. A sound knowledge of the NSW Curriculum with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop productive and caring relationships with students, parents, and staff. 
5. Classroom management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting various learning needs.
6. Demonstrate the ability to increase participation in the boarder life of the school to develop each student's unique capabilities.
7. The passion to work individually and collectively with students, to maximise the learning outcomes for all students. 

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 Tiffany Reedy on 02 6297 2221 or via email [email protected].  

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

#S-DNI