Middle to Upper Primary Teacher

**Position**: Primary Teacher (Yr 3-6)
- ** Duration**: Full Time | Fixed Term - to the end of school year 2025
- ** Start Date**: January 2025
- ** Salary**: $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)

**Why BCE?**

Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and the largest diocese in Queensland** **Benefits & Rewards**

**Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow***

**About the role - **As a dynamic and innovative member of our school community, you will:

- Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner-centred, safe, supportive, co-operative and aligned with relevant curriculum, policies and practices
- Collaborate with your peers to develop and implement quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy
- Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
- Work with the school leadership team and colleagues to contribute to the professional life of the school
- Proactively engage with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
- Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

**About you** - **To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience in Primary Teaching as well as:

- Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum
- Commitment to child safety
- Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven organisational skills
- Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes
- Demonstrated competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement.

**At BCE our teachers are required to**:

- Hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration; and
- Be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

**About our school**: St Francis Xavier, located in Runaway Bay at the northern end of the Gold Coast, is a vibrant school community with approximately 700 students. Our vision is to nurture a bright future founded on faith, learning, and community. Our mission is to empower our students to shine through Ignatian Spirituality and dynamic, holistic education, providing high-quality learning within the framework of our Catholic tradition and fostering an environment where every child can thrive.**

**Our primary focus is on our young learners, and we believe that achieving their full potential requires a collaborative effort from dedicated staff and supportive parents. Our school motto, “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE,” inspires each of us to strive for excellence in all we do. We uphold the values of Faith, Belonging, Growth, and Action.**

**We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission. At St Francis Xavier, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students, working in a supportive and dynamic environment.**

**Explore our school website to learn more about us and the exciting opportunities available. We look forward to welcoming you to our St Francis Xavier family.**
**Explore **our school website** to learn more about us.**

**_FAQ: _**Do I have to be Catholic?***
If this role does **not** require you to teach Religious Education, you do not need to be Catholic.
We support all teachers with Accreditation to Teach pathways after you start with us.**

**Contact Person**:Mr Ronan O'Mahony**
**Contact Telephone Number**:0755372633**
**Closing Date**:25-Oct-2024***

Position Description - Teacher