<p><strong>Join Our Small School with a Big Heart – Teaching Opportunity, Term 3, 2025</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in a vibrant school where connection, wellbeing, diversity, and educational excellence are at the heart of all we do? Do you thrive in a collaborative, nurturing environment where your contribution is valued and your professional growth is genuinely supported? If so, we’d love to welcome you to St Brigid’s.</p> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <p>At St Brigid’s, we pride ourselves on being a small school with a big heart. We are committed to ensuring every staff member feels supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Here’s how we support your success:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Dedicated Collaboration Time:</strong> Weekly planning sessions ensure you have time to collaborate with your team and engage in meaningful professional learning. With your 20 hours of face-to-face teaching, we prioritise effectiveness, engagement, and joy in the classroom.</li> <li><strong>Supportive Leadership:</strong> Our leadership team is committed to mentoring and guiding all staff, with particular care and structure for graduate teachers through a formalised mentoring program.</li> <li><strong>Classroom Support:</strong> Every classroom is supported by dedicated Learning Support Officers to enhance student learning and enable targeted teaching.</li> </ul> <p>Key Selection Criteria:</p> <p>We are seeking a passionate and dynamic educator who brings energy, skill, and heart to their teaching. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Commitment to Catholic Identity:</strong> A respect for, and understanding of, the Catholic ethos and the mission of Catholic education.</li> <li><strong>Relevant Accreditation:</strong> VIT registration and accreditation to teach in a Catholic school (or willingness to undertake accreditation).</li> <li><strong>Team Spirit:</strong> A collaborative mindset with a commitment to being an active and positive member of the teaching team.</li> <li><strong>Differentiated Practice:</strong> A strong grasp of personalised and differentiated learning to meet the needs of all students.</li> <li><strong>Instructional Expertise:</strong> Proven capability in delivering explicit instruction in key areas such as Literacy and Numeracy.</li> <li><strong>Student Wellbeing Awareness:</strong> An understanding of strategies that support wellbeing and enhance engagement.</li> <li><strong>Relational Strengths:</strong> The ability to build trusting, learning-focused relationships with students and families.</li> <li><strong>Communication Skills:</strong> Clear, respectful, and effective communication with children, families, colleagues, and the wider school community.</li> <li><strong>Community Engagement:</strong> A willingness to get involved in the life of the school through participation in school events and initiatives.</li> <li><strong>Commitment to Growth:</strong> A reflective practitioner who is open to feedback, learning, and ongoing improvement.</li> <li><strong>Digital Confidence:</strong> Competence in using technology to support learning – experience with Google Workspace and Seesaw is advantageous.</li> </ul> <p>We encourage you to explore our school website, read our newsletters, and follow our social media to get a glimpse into life at St Brigid’s.</p> <p><i>Please note: We may appoint before the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.</i></p> <p>All staff at St Brigid’s are expected to uphold our <strong>Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct</strong>, reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming a passionate educator ready to contribute to our small school with a big heart.</p>