Classroom Support Teacher - St Bede's Primary - Braidwood Nsw

Location: Braidwood, NSW
Employment Type: Part-time
Employment Status: Permanent
Salary Range: $76,754 to $129,948 (based on skills and experience) 
Start Date: January 2024
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 28 January 2024

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups. 

St Bede's is located in Braidwood, a chic destination town located between Canberra (1 hour) and the coast (40 minutes). We have a welcoming and inclusive staff, with some commuting daily from coastal towns. 

About the role:

The key purpose of Classroom Support Teacher position is to identify, assess, support, monitor and evaluate students’ specific learning needs, in collaboration with other members of the School community, recognising and valuing the diversity in our student population.

The Classroom Support Teacher will provide an additional and specialist resource to teachers, supporting differentiation for learners with identified support and education needs.

The Classroom Support Teacher will work across a variety of areas including literacy, numeracy, behaviour management, organisation and social skills development, enhancing the development of confident and capable learners.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Permanent full-time employment with one of the leading education systems for teacher professional learning and development; 
• Attractive remuneration package;
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing;
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption);
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave);
• Support for professional development and study opportunities;
• Access to Flourish, our world class employee assistance program; and 
• Financial assistance of up to $3000 may be available on relocation and other incentives may be considered. 

Essential Criteria

• An understanding and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school;
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents;
• Classroom management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments, including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting a variety of learning needs;
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, inquiry-based Literacy and Numeracy Blocks, together with successful planning and implementation of teaching programs including the use of iPads;
• A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the position description.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.

For further information about the School, please visit our school website here

Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

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