Classroom Teacher

Location: Lake Cargelligo, NSW
Employment Type:Permanent
Employment Status:Full-time
Salary Range:$79,057 to$133,846plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date:Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier Primary

St Francis Xavier School is located in Western New South Wales and has served the community of Lake Cargelligo and surrounds for over 95 years. Our staff and students work, learn, and play on Wiradjuri land, along with First Nations peoples from Nyaampa and Barkenjii nations. Our community and industry combine agriculture and small business.

The school is well-resourced, delivering quality direct instruction programs in line with the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) Catalyst direction, with high expectations for student learning and improvement.

A priority for our school is that students develop a strong sense of belonging with a focus on community. Our learning environments aim to develop independent and creative, life-long learners, and our staff ensure that every student is known and valued.

Professional development is strongly encouraged throughout the year for all staff members. High ratios of Classroom Support Assistants provide teachers and students with essential scaffolding and collaboration.

About the Role

The Classroom Teacher inspires and supports students by delivering engaging, purposeful lessons using evidence-based strategies and approved curriculum resources. They create inclusive environments where students feel valued and motivated to achieve their best. Through regular assessment and personalised feedback, they guide each student's learning journey, carefully tracking progress and celebrating milestones along the way. By collaborating and communicating with colleagues and families, they help build a strong support network around each student. We are committed to your professional growth, offering ongoing development and accreditation opportunities to expand your expertise and keep you at the forefront of educational best practice, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.

Benefits and OpportunitiesInclude

• Reimbursement of relocation expenses of up to $8,000
• Rental subsidy up to $20,000
• Recruitment bonus of $20,000
• Located approximately 1.5 hours' drive from Griffith, for specialised medical centres, shopping malls, public transport, dining options, and recreational activities.
• Sport and recreation such as netball, rugby league and the gym.The attractive rural area offers great outdoor living. Start a hobby in water sports, fishing, walking and cycling.
• Access to Hospital, Doctors, Pharmacy, Supermarkets, Banking Facilities and a ServiceNSW shopfront.
• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst.
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption).
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave).
• Support for professional development and study opportunities.
• Mobility with the option to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
• Working with Working with Children Check (WWCC) registration.
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) registration.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

This position involves working with children.Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

For further information about the School please visit ourwebsite. Information about CECG can be accessedhere.

Position-specific queries:Please contact Rachael Morrison02 6898 1611 or via email rachael.morris@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries:Please contact the Recruitment team on 026234 5427or via emailrecruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au