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Form of work- Part-time contract available for Term 2, 2024
- Elevate your career at CGS
- Contribute to a school that provides more than exceptional academic results
About the Role
Canberra Grammar School is seeking a vibrant, collaborative, and adaptive part-time Religious & Values Education Teacher to join our Primary School community for Term 2, 2024.
Canberra Grammar School is a high performing, innovative learning environment which offers a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities for students. At the centre of this, is a rigorous and engaging student-centred Religious and Values Education program, that explores a variety of religious traditions and philosophical paradigms as a means of challenging and empowering our young people.
Religious and Values Education focuses on development and exploration of a range of values and ethics through our Units of Inquiry. These sessions complement and extend the concepts and thinking of a weekly Chapel service and connected to our pastoral care focuses.
About You
The successful candidate will be experienced, qualified, and committed to preparing our students for the future by cultivating future-focused skills and attitudes that contribute to curious, creative, confident, compassionate citizens of the world.
As a teacher, the role-holder is expected to demonstrate:
- Clear commitment to respecting the School’s Anglican ethos and spirit of inclusion
- Proven experience to develop innovative academic pathways to achieve outstanding academic results for all students
- Proven passion for the learning and holistic development of students in and beyond the classroom
- Proven subject expertise and the ability to teach inclusively across a broad age and ability range
- The ability to work collaboratively with other members of staff and lead others
- PYP experience, an understanding of Inquiry pedagogy or willingness to learn
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to the full life of an Independent school and a willingness to engage in School activities out of regular hours
- Firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
All team members at CGS are required to have:
- Excellent written English and effective interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent technological literacy across a range of applications
- A relevant tertiary degree and teaching qualification
- An ACT teacher’s registration through the ACT TQI
- A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
Benefits for you
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:
- A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12.5% (for permanent team members)
- Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements
- Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
- Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
- Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave
- School fee concessions
- Onsite parking
Working at CGS
We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.
We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do.
How to Apply
Please refer to the position description below and click the ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
- Resume/CV
CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
