Sacramental Teacher

Location : Gowrie, ACT
Employment Type : Permanent 
Employment Status : Part-time
Salary Range : $, to $, full time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date : Negotiable
Closing 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 Holy Family Parish
TAbout the Role
Corpus Christi Parish, South Tuggeranong is currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher and Practising Catholic, who is driven to join a team of innovative professionals and who will nurture each child’s talents and gifts through the dynamic and stimulating Sacramental programs in the three parish primary schools; St Clare of Assisi (Conder ACT), St Francis of Assisi (Calwell ACT) and Holy Family (Gowrie ACT).

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) 

Key Responsibilities

Ensure those assisting with the teaching of the Parish Sacramental Program across the three schools are prepared. Deliver the Sacramental program for students. Demonstrate at all times active support of CE and school policies and procedures. Create a learning environment which stimulates learning and promotes excellence and which accepts and acknowledges the needs of students to be both challenged and supported. Use a variety of teaching and learning techniques which align to Catalyst and High Impact Teaching Practice (HITP). Communicate in a clear, respectful and professional way in order to optimise each student’s development. Maintain professional confidentiality on information about students and families. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft as a teaching and administrative tool. Provide regularly timely communication to the Principals, Religious Education Coordinators (RECs) and Priests of the three Catholic Primary schools. Liaise with parents and caregivers and attend to day-to-day school based sacramental queries across the three schools. Issues of a pastoral nature are to be discussed, as appropriate, with Principals, Priests or school staff. Collaborate with Parish Priest in the development of Sacramental Liturgies. Carry out administrative tasks thoroughly in a punctual manner. Travel to all 3 of the Parish Primary schools to teach and assist with the teaching of the children of the three schools involved in Sacramental preparation.  Collaborate with the RECs of all 3 parish primary schools to ensure the smooth running of meetings, retreat days and the Sacramental Celebrations. In collaboration with the RECs of all 3 parish primary schools ensure the content being delivered is appropriate to the Sacraments. Attend meetings with the classroom teachers and RECs when appropriate. 

Qualifications

Must hold a current Working with Vulnerable People registration and TQI Teaching Accreditation. Must be a practising Catholic. Must have commenced or completed relevant degree. Must hold or be willing to obtain within four years Accreditation D as outlined in the Work Teach and Lead Policy. Must have a current driver’s license.

Essential Criteria

A sound understanding of and commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school. A sound knowledge of the CECG Religious Education Curriculum K - with the ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and learning and authentic faith formation. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents. Excellent planning and implementation of teaching programs. Excellent classroom management and organisational skills that create supportive and safe environments including managing challenging student behaviours and meeting a variety of learning needs.

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding 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

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

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.

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