<p>The community of St Catherine of Siena, Armstrong Creek is seeking a 0.6 <strong>Learning Enhancement Teacher to</strong><i><strong> commence at the start of 2026. &nbsp;</strong></i>We are very keen to fill this position and welcome the ‘wisdom of the experienced’ or the ‘enthusiasm of the new’ who wish to continue their professional growth and development in a nurturing school community. &nbsp;We promote collaboration within dynamic teaching teams and embed professional research and evidence-based practices.&nbsp;</p> <p>At the very heart of our commitment to our students and their families is the desire to provide the opportunity for a solid foundation of learning. This foundation incorporates the spiritual, academic, social emotional and physical elements of the individual,&nbsp; we embrace and celebrate who we are as a community.</p> <p>The staff members at St Catherine of Siena are committed to providing a Catholic learning environment that meets the aspirations of our community. Our staff appreciate the great privilege and responsibility in providing the primary education for our students. The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching such as the Dignity of the Human Person, the Common Good and the Stewardship of God’s Creation guide the day-to-day interactions, program selection and priorities in our school.</p> <p>We are a community committed to Child Safety and hold that the care, safety and well-being of children is a central and fundamental responsibility of Catholic education. We are a community that values individuality and the unique gifts of each member of our school.</p> <p>St Catherine of Siena is a Primary School in the Parish of Nazareth - Grovedale, Armstrong Creek and Torquay. &nbsp;The expected enrolment for 2026 approximately 575 students from Prep to Grade 6.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking a Learning Enhancement teacher committed to developing their professional knowledge and skills for the benefit of the students in their care.&nbsp;</p> <p><br><strong><u>Special Requirements</u></strong><br> The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, support and contribute to the building of a professional learning culture&nbsp;</li> <li>display commitment to working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds</li> <li>demonstrate an ability to plan and implement engaging learning experiences based on current learning and evidence based teaching practices</li> <li>display commitment to Catholic education</li> <li>show a willingness to build strong partnerships and links between our families and school</li> <li>adhere to St Catherine of Siena&nbsp;Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies relevant to Ministerial Order 1359</li> <li>hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching with an up to date Criminal Record check</li> <li>display an ability to develop and maintain respectful and caring relationships with students, families and colleagues</li> <li>have a strong an understanding and demonstrated use of evidence based best practice</li> <li>be able to demonstrate a capacity to use data to make informed decisions about learning and teaching</li> <li>hold accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School - <i><strong>this is an advantage.</strong></i></li> </ul> <p>Applicants should include a cover letter, resume and the names and contact details of three referees, including their current Principal. <i><strong>Applications without referees will not be considered.</strong></i>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are asked to email a copy of their current Resume along with a cover letter addressing our Learning Enhancement Teacher role description to Principal, Nathan Owen <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@stcatherine.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Enhancement%20Teacher%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@stcatherine.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Learning%20Enhancement%20Teacher%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@stcatherine.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Enhancement%20Teacher%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@stcatherine.catholic.edu.au</a> or <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:nath.owen@stcatherine.catholic.edu?subject=Learning%20Enhancement%20Teacher%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>nath.owen@stcatherine.catholic.edu</a>?subject=Learning%20Enhancement%20Teacher%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:nath.owen@stcatherine.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Enhancement%20Teacher%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">nath.owen@stcatherine.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p>Please feel free to email the Principal or call the school <a href="https://5264%203954" rel="nofollow"><strong>5264 3954 </strong></a>if you have any specific questions as I welcome a conversation with you.</p>