Introduction St Joseph's Primary School, Taree is seeking a Temporary Part Time (0.6FTE on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays) Teacher to join the team from September 2024 - September 2025. St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree is a unique school community that celebrates and appreciates the rich cultural diversity of its students. Surrounded by a picturesque, bushland setting on several hectares of carefully maintained park-like grounds, St Joseph's enjoys strong links between the school and broader community. St Joseph’s provides flexible learning environments allowing for both collaborative and personalised learning so students can reach their full potential. Description POSITION DESCRIPTION Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives. Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Skills And Experiences EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher Active NESA Accreditation Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number Completion of anaphylaxis training Completion of CPR training CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport Employee assistance program (EAP) Training and staff development programs Paid parental leave for eligible employees Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Conta ct Brooke Stephens, Principal on Tel: (02) 6557 7031 or via email: brooke.stephensmn.cath olic.edu.au Please provide a cover letter along with your resume Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words. Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school. Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. Applications close: Sunday 18th August at 11.59pm Additional information