Classroom Teacher (Year 1/2) - St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Job No:
CER1026
Location:
Barcaldine
Position: Classroom Teacher
Start date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $84,077 - $142,764 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
Applications Close: Friday, 9 August 2024
Are you a passionate and innovative teacher looking for a new challenge? We are currently seeking talented and driven educators to join our team. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of education!
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited for the position of Classroom Teacher (Year 1/2) at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barcaldine. This is a full-time position, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)
- Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education
- Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- A desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton
About us
St Joseph’s School offers a strong family atmosphere. Children are educated in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy whose core values are mercy, compassion, justice, service and excellence. The school staff strive to keep alive the Mercy Sisters’ mission to educate the whole child – physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Students at St Joseph’s have excellent access to computers and iPads to enhance their learning. The staff are dedicated to delivering a high quality curriculum which targets the learning to each child’s specific needs. St Joseph’s students are involved in visits to the Willows Retirement Village and the Barcaldine Hospital. They also organise community events such as Daffodil Day, Day for Daniel and Pink Ribbon Day. Through this involvement, students learn about giving back to the community and the importance of displaying respect and good manners. They also develop their confidence and communication skills.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Australian work rights
Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:
- Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $84,077 - $142,764 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
- Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
- Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- $1000 travel subsidy per year
- Subsidised housing
- Relocation assistance (fully funded)
- HELP Debt Waiver (based on meeting eligibility requirements with Australian Government)
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Induction process, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.
How to apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now
- Upload a Cover Letter (addressed to the Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria
- Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application
Applications close: Friday, 9 August 2024 (unless filled prior).
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Trent Shillington, Principal, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barcaldine, 4994 8380.
- To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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