St Francis Xavier College, a renowned 7-12 Catholic school in Belconnen with 1200 students, seeks a passionate Food Technology teacher. Join us to inspire a love of learning, foster innovation, and uphold our vision for excellence in education.
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: January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 8 December 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.
About the Role
St Francis Xavier College is seeking to recruit a Food 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 Food Technology 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 Food Technology from Years 7 to 12.
The Design and Technology faculty is a highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic team who is passionate about the Food 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 Design and Technology 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 of Teaching.
Tertiary educational qualifications in Design and Technology.
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria and skill set required.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
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.
Other Eligibility Criteria
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG 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.