Primary School Teacher

(Kindergarten Teacher 0.6 FTE)

Aquinas College is a K-12 Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition servicing in excess of 1,300 local, country and international boys.  Aquinas College has a rich history within Western Australia education and a reputation of producing outstanding young men.

Aquinas College Junior School is a Kindergarten to Year 6 Campus. We are seeking suitably qualified, experienced, passionate and innovative Early Childhood trained teacher to commence Term Two. This position will be a fixed term with the potential to be ongoing into 2025. Applicants with two years or more of experience will be preferred. This role forms part of an inclusive, supportive and high performing team, within a values based environment, reporting to the Head of Junior School.

Position Purpose:

To inspire boys to be the best they can be through effective teaching, learning and pastoral care.

Successful Candidate Credentials

To be successful in this role you will have the following credentials:

• Hold a tertiary qualification specific to the specialist area of education;
• Hold a current Teachers Registration Board (TRB) registration;
• Hold a current Working with Children Check card;
• Have or be prepared to obtain Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic school, or equivalent; and
• Have or be prepared to undertake Mandatory Reporting training.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:

• Active support for the Edmund Rice Charism, Edmund Rice schooling, Catholic ethos and the College Mission;
• Delivery of an educational vision and purpose consistent with College Mission;
• A comprehensive understanding of current educational matters, including Australian Curriculum and the National Standards;
• Comprehensive experience delivering education content with a commitment to teaching excellence;
• Knowledge and experience of boys’ education philosophies;
• Outstanding classroom practice and comprehensive experience using Information and Communication Technology in the classroom;
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling harmonious and positive relationships;
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.
• A demonstrated understanding of child safety;
• A demonstrated of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children;
• Familiarity with legal obligations relating to child safety including mandatory reporting requirements; and
• Demonstrate suitability to engage in child-connected work

Further information about this role is available in the Position Descriptions linked below.

Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful setting overlooking the Canning River. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the WA Catholic School Teachers Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Applications:

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please include the following in your written application:

• Covering letter addressing the selection criteria (2 A4 pages max);
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae;
• A Completed Application for Employment form;
• A Completed Child Safe Applicant Declaration form; and
• Copies of relevant qualifications and credentials.

Applications Close 1pm, Monday 11th March 2024

Please note suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply early.

Aquinas College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people and has zero tolerance of any abuse of children.  All applicants will be subject to Aquinas College and legislative screening procedures and checks as a condition of employment.

Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunity Employer