Urgent Search Defence School Mentor

3 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Catholic Education Full time
Employment Status:Part-time| 12-Month Contract
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Salary Range:$85,665full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Start Date:Negotiable

About St Bede's Primary School

St Bede's is a vibrant Catholic co-educational primary school for students from K-6, nestled in the picturesque suburb of Red Hill in Canberra. Founded in 1963, our school is cherished for its warm, community-centredethos, providing a supportive and inclusive environment that feels like family. With a small student body of around 250, St Bede's offers teachers the unique opportunity to providepersonalisedattention, fostering deep connections with students and families alike. Here, educators are valued as part of a collaborative team dedicated to holistic development, academic excellence, and nurturing the potential of every child in a close-knit setting.

About the Role

The Defence School Mentor plays a key role insupporting the well-being and academic success of students from Defence families. This role is responsible forbuilding strong, trusting relationships with students, their families, and school staff to foster a welcoming and connected school community. This position is responsible for developing and coordinating programs and activities that help students adjust to the challenges of relocation and parental absence due to service commitments. By providing guidance, advocacy, and connections to community resources, the Defence School Mentor ensures that Defence families feel supported and engaged within the school community.

Benefits and Opportunities

- 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
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications

- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP).
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

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 the CECGcanbe accessedhere.

Position-specific queries:Please contact Andrew Caseyon02 6295 6559or via email andrew.casey@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries:Please contact the Recruitment team on 026234 5427or via emailrecruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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