St Francis Xavier College, a Catholic secondary school for years 7-12 with 1200 students in Belconnen, seeks a teacher passionate about fostering a love of learning, innovation, and aspiration. The school is renowned for excellence in education, and the ideal candidate will contribute to its mission of inspiring students and promoting innovative teaching practices.
Location: Florey, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary: $80,184 to $130,910 full time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Term 1, 2025
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Friday 21 November 2024
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.
St Francis Xavier College is part of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) which operates 56 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 the Role
St Francis Xavier College is seeking to recruit a Construction, Design and Technology Teacher. St Francis Xavier College is committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning and to preparing our students for 21st Century work, life, and leisure. Our classrooms are places of support and nurture where we are teaching our students to think critically and creatively, and to collaborate and communicate with skill and confidence. This position will suit a teacher who has the ability and commitment to add to the dynamism of our vision for 21st Century education and the qualifications and commitment to teach across Years 7 to 12.
The Technology faculty is a highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic team who is passionate about the Design and Technology curriculum. In conjunction with teaching the course, the teacher is charged with keeping up to date with changes in the curriculum and developing new resources. Commitment to professional development is essential, as is excellent skills in the use of technology in the classroom.
The successful applicant will have a genuine love of Design and Technology and delight in the wonderful exploration of ideas in the classroom. As part of a vibrant team the successful applicant will contribute both professionally and collegially to the team. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills will be important, as well as a commitment to enhance learning in all facets of the Technologies curriculum.
Benefits and Opportunities
A positive and collaborative workplace culture
An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
Permanent contract
Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
Qualifications
Bachelor of Teaching or Master in Teaching.
Tertiary educational qualifications in Design & Technology.
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability to maximise student learning through the delivery of high-quality teaching programs, employing effective and high yielding, pedagogical practices;
Capacity to actively employ technology seamlessly to assist in effective learning;
Ability to implement cooperative learning strategies to increase engagement through student centred learning; and
Willingness to uphold active and continuous professional learning that is relevant to their area of discipline as well as concerns and debates in the education sphere more generally.
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 that addresses the Selection Criteria 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.
For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessedhere .
Position-specific queries:Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email ******
Application queries:Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email ******
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Applicant Information Pack
Florey, ACT St Francis Xavier College is a systemic Catholic co-educational college located in the Canberra suburb of Florey.
The College caters for students from the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas and is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education system (CEO).
St Francis Xavier College has a population of 1,153 students and approximately 135 staff members.