Classroom Teachers

**Position**: Classroom Teacher
- ** Duration**: Full Time / Part Time/ Fixed Term & Permanent positions available
- ** Start Date**: Commencing 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**

**Mater Dei Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint Teachers for grades 2 & 5-6, to be a part of our faith-filled learning community that ignites hearts, engages minds and serves others, inspiring all towards active participation in transforming our world.**
**The 5/6 teaching position is a 4 day teaching load (from Tuesday to Friday) with the school's APRE rostered on the Monday.**

**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**:
**At Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, we provide a dynamic, co-educational learning environment where joy and laughter are central to every day. For over 70 years we have been proudly providing a faith-filled education rooted in the Marian Tradition and the charism of the Sisters of Charity. Our motto, **“Caritas - Care and Concern”**, inspires everything we do.**
**Our school boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including flexible, air-conditioned learning spaces with interactive projectors and 1:1 iPads for each student; a large oval and several playgrounds; a Sport Centre and a modern, double-story Resource Centre that incorporates a Hall, Library, and iHub equipped with a variety of STEM equipment.**

**We also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, including Robotics Club, Chess, Mater Dei Dance, Drama, Choir, Sports, and Instrumental Music lessons, ensuring diverse opportunities for every student.**
**Located just 6.5 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD in the quiet leafy suburb of Ashgrove West, we are conveniently close to cafes, shops, and public transport. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create an engaging and supportive atmosphere, fostering a strong sense of community and partnership with families.**
**Become part of Mater Dei, where you can make a significant impact and join a caring, vibrant community committed to nurturing the future of our students. **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**:Donna Jones**
**Contact Telephone Number**:07 3514 4100**
**Closing Date**:03-Nov-2024***

Position Description - Teacher