Teacher (Learning Support) - St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Position: Teacher (Learning Support)
Start date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-Time, Contract
Salary: $81,627 - $138,606 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
Applications Close: Monday, 15 April 2024What we are looking for:Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bundaberg. This is a full-time contract position to commence as soon as able until 19 January 2025.Under the direction of the Principal and in collaboration with classroom teachers the Learning Support Teacher will provide intervention support to students, especially those with specific learning needs. We seek a skillful practitioner with good knowledge of curriculum and a strong understanding of the diverse learning needs of students. The ability to work well with parents and carers in the support of their child will be a requirement of the role.Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Share case load with Learning Support Co-Ordinator, working in collaboration with parents, teachers and students to ensure Personal Learning Plans are developed and communicated.
• Work with Learning Hub Team to deliver intervention to students requiring consolidation and support.
• Organise and timetable visiting paraprofessionals.
• Meet with parents when necessary to discuss strengths and areas of needs with students with learning disabilities.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)
• Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education
• Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• A desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton

About usSt Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is situated in West Bundaberg and accepts enrolments from the whole Bundaberg district. We are proud to be a part of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, and are closely aligned to the Bundaberg parish, which encompasses the whole Bundaberg region.Increasing enrolments have allowed the school to continually improve the opportunities we provide for our students. However, the school has retained its intimate, ‘family-like’ atmosphere through the efforts of our very active parent community in partnership with staff.St Patrick's is a Catholic co-educational three stream school catering for approximately 500 students from Prep to Year 6. Our school has a dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide high-quality education through innovative and data-informed teaching and learning programs that will support the academic, spiritual and emotional needs of every student.Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $81,627 - $138,606 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
• Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Induction process, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support

For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our .How to applyPlease review our

• Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now
• Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Miss Leesa Jeffcoat, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
• Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)
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when completing your applicationApplications close: Monday, 15 April 2024.Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Kim O'Shea-Hard, Principal, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bundaberg on 4994 8335.
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. * For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 orCatholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.# bethedifference