Classroom Teacher
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 26 November 2024
St Joseph’s Primary School in Wagga Wagga are inviting applications for a Permanent Full-Time Classroom Teacher to commence January 2025 joining our amazing, supportive team.
<p><strong>St Josephs Primary School, Wagga Wagga</strong></p><p>St Joseph’s School is centrally located in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. As a single stream school we are able to provide a safe, supportive and happy environment for all children from Kindergarten to Year 6.</p><p>Our staff work collaboratively to provide a holistic education, one that develops your child spiritually, academically, socially, physically and emotionally, in a community that is underpinned by Gospel values.</p><p>At St Joseph’s we follow a Positive Student Behaviour Approach which focuses on teaching students to assume responsibility for their own behaviour, therefore creating a cooperative learning environment. This philosophy helped develop our core aspirations of being Safe, Respectful, Responsible and Brave Learners. The values associated have been collaboratively developed by students and staff for all areas within the school environment. These aspirations are positively phrased, are taught explicitly in our classrooms and are promoted in all settings of our school, for all members of our school community.</p><p>At St Joseph’s we strive to build positive partnerships between the school, the parents and families, the Cathedral parish and the broader community of Wagga Wagga.</p><p>Click <a href="http://web.sjww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">here </a>to discover more about St Joseph's Wagga Wagga.</p><p><strong>About Wagga</strong></p><p>Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.</p><p>Welcome to Wagga Wagga. To find out more, click<a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/riverina/wagga-wagga" rel="nofollow"> here</a>.</p><p><strong>Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?</strong></p><p><a href="https://ww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga</u></a> (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.</p><p>In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.</p><p>We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.</p><p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p><p>The classroom teacher is the major in-school influence on student achievement and plays the key role of facilitating effective learning and teaching. The first function of the classroom teacher is to be an effective member of a collaborative team of colleagues who work to put student learning and wellbeing first.</p><p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Full-time Permanent Position</li><li>Commencing 31st January </li><li>Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program.</li><li>Discounted Bupa Health insurance!</li><li>Salary to be determined by NESA Accreditation Status </li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Accreditation to teach RE in the Wagga Wagga Diocese (or willingness to obtain) and a commitment to the Catholic Faith.</li><li> An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education. </li><li>Recent experience applying the Wonder and Awe pedagogy for teaching Religious Education. </li><li>Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the new K-6 English and Mathematics syllabus and the ability to implement effective pedagogical practices. </li><li>Skills to analyse and interpret data to inform teaching and learning practices. </li><li>Is able to develop a positive learning environment using effective classroom management strategies that enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in accordance with the Positive Behaviours for Learning framework.</li><li> Ability to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with students, staff, parents, Parish priests and the wider community. </li><li>Working with children check </li><li>Current First Aid</li></ul><p><strong>Applications and Enquiries </strong></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact <strong>Kym Willis</strong> on <strong>02 69215733</strong>.</p><p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to <a href="mailto:willisk@ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">willisk@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p><p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p><p>Applications close on <strong>Tuesday 26th November 2024</strong></p><p><strong>NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW - please click </strong><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/teacher-accreditation" rel="nofollow"><strong>here.</strong></a></p><p><i>CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</i></p><p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p>