Details: Macgregor Primary School is situated in the West Belconnen region of Canberra with an enrolment of approximately 625 students from preschool to Year 6. The school is safe and inclusive, catering for a diverse variety of learners, including a growing population of students with a language background other than English.
The school has a strong focus on quality teaching and high expectations in every learning environment, ensuring all learners reach their full potential.
The professional and dedicated teaching team at Macgregor Primary School work collaboratively to provide students with the highest quality education opportunities and ensure a cohesive curriculum delivery. Team planning allows staff to design and provide quality programs that focus on literacy and numeracy across all key learning areas. The school’s academic programs aim to challenge, inform, and promote lifelong learning for students while developing good citizenship and leadership. The school is proud of its student leadership program that engages students in taking social action from preschool to Year six. This allows them to act locally in a global world.
Student wellbeing is addressed through the Positive Behaviours for Learning framework embedding a shared language and expectations across the school to develop responsible students who are socially and emotionally capable.
As a vibrant learning community, Macgregor Primary School builds strong community links with the wider community including parents and carers, staff, and students. The school is committed to working with parents and carers as partners in learning to ensure that all students succeed and realise their potential. The school also values their active School Board and Parents and Citizens' Association.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
- Prior to commencing in this role, a minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification.
- A current full teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or eligibility for teacher registration with the ACT TQI) and
- A current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
- For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
How to apply: For more information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au