Position: Primary Teacher
Commencing Date: 20 January 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term (6 month contract)
Salary Range: $84,077 - $123,101 per annum (pro rata) pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 18 November 2024 unless filled prior
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Ingham offers Prep to Year 6 in a Catholic co-educational environment. Located in Ingham in the Hinchinbrook Shire, the school was established over one hundred years ago by the Sisters of Mercy in 1915 who continued to have a strong involvement in the school for many decades. Today the school is administered by a lay principal and staff however the Mercy tradition and charism remain strong in the school’s culture and community.
Faith, Mercy, Education and Hope are the values on which the school operates today, delivering quality Catholic education that gives students the opportunity to develop to their full potential. Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a strong community that is proudly supported by the parish and parents. The school is IT-driven with an emphasis on embedding technology into the pedagogy. Through faith, we show mercy, growing in education and giving hope for the future.
About the role
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Ingham is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher. This role is a full time, fixed-term position (6 month contract).This commences 20 January 2025 and is for the duration of Terms 1 and 2.
As a classroom teacher, you play a pivotal role in developing personal identity, building strong relationships, creating a student-centred learning environment and the opportunity to foster curiosity and exploration while building strong, trusting relationships with both students and their families.
To join this vibrant school community, you'll need
* To have knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
* To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
* To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities
* To have the ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional learning community
* To have the willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement
Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other
* Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
* Current Driver’s Licence
* Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
What we offer
* Competitive Salary Range
* Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
* Modern facilities, equipment and resources
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
* Deferred Salary Scheme
* Access to corporate health schemes
* Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
* Access to Employee Assistance Program
* Leadership development opportunities
* Firm lifelong teacher networks
* Wellbeing programs and initiatives
How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing from you.
* Upload a current resume
* Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
* Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
Please see the Position Description for more information.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close at 3.00 pm Monday, 18 November 2024 unless filled prior.
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