Religious Education Teacher

3 months ago


Griffith, Australia Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Full time

Location: Nicholls, ACT 
Employment Type:  Permanent
Employment Status:  Full-time
Salary Range: $, to $, full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date:  January, 5
Closing Date:  . pm, Sunday October 4

About Us 

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres. 

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. 

About St John Paul II College 

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.

By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.

St John Paul II College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres 
across ACT and NSW. 

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. 

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and committed person, to join our community as an English teacher commencing in Semester One 5.

Teachers at JPC work with leaders in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning and including content knowledge, teaching methodologies, classroom management, assessment and reporting, and professional development within their subject area. They also support student wellbeing through creating safe and inclusive learning environments where all students can flourish.

Benefits and Opportunities 

A positive and collaborative workplace culture  Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst  Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice  weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)  Up to 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 

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate active support for CECG policies and procedures. Develop teaching and learning programs based on the approved CECG Religious Education curricula. Demonstrate an understanding of Moran's Model for Religious Education: Teaching people about Religion and Teaching people how to be Religious in a particular way. Use a variety of evidence-based, high impact teaching practices. Create a learning environment that stimulates learning and excellence for all. Plan, prepare, record and evaluate work to be undertaken by classes. Participate in the regular review and evaluation of Religious Education teaching programs, learning engagements and assessment tasks. Collaboratively work with specialist staff to support diverse learning needs for all students. Develop formative and summative assessment and explain these to students in advance. Provide timely and constructive feedback to promote student learning and achievement. Fulfil all requirements relating to assessment, including accurate records of student progress and assessment documentation. Communicate with parents in written reports and through parent teacher interviews, and at other times as required. Be punctual and attend all classes. Attend staff and faculty meetings. Complete all administrative tasks professionally and punctually. Communicate with and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with staff. Be proficient in the use of IT as a teaching and administrative tool. Undertake playground, class and supervision duties according to rosters and as required. Attend professional learning and remain informed of current developments in the knowledge, understanding and skills required in Religious Education.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching. Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation. Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and/or Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations. Accreditation D or willingness to complete in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Reach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn Policy.

Selection Criteria 

A thorough knowledge of the approved CECG Religious Education curricula, with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues, students, and parents. The capacity to be a proactive member of a professional learning community complying with the legal, administrative, and professional requirements. Classroom practices and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments for all students, including meeting a variety of learning needs. A comprehensive understanding of assessment and reporting strategies and the need to provide effective and timely feedback to parents and students.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required. 

Other Eligibility Criteria 

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.  Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. 

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description. 

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related

employment in accordance with CE policy



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