THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL (SEE JOB DESCRIPTION):

• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner centred, supportive, cooperative and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Well versed in contemporary teaching pedagogies and proficient in the analysis and use of data to inform their teaching.
• Possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.
• Appropriately qualified, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities and be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.
• Differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to use data to inform teaching and learning
• Contribute to and enact the School’s Improvement Plan.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of Religious Education.
• Confident in the use of ICT.
• Demonstrate initiative and a commitment to ongoing Professional Learning.
• Possess a love of learning.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The successful applicant will hold the Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
• Accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (willing to study for accreditation)
• Committed to the use and analysis of data to inform teaching
• Adhere to our Child Safety Policy and MACS Code of Conduct and other policies
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of contemporary learning pedagogies
• Able to show a thorough understanding of differentiated and personalised learning
  Please complete Our Lady of Lourdes Application for Employment (attached) and email it together with a cover letter and CV to principal@olprahraneast.catholic.edu.au. All applicants should provide a written application outlining relevant experience, skills and/or knowledge in a cover letter, a current resume with at least three referees who can be contacted by phone prior to the interview (current employer is required).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the full-time position of Foundation Classroom Teacher to commence in Term 3.