Teacher

Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and professional educator who is committed to the pursuit of educational excellence, to join our dynamic and dedicated teaching team. It is a 12 months (temporary) full-time position in the middle/upper Primary School for the 2024 school year. Primary educators with the relevant training and education are welcome to apply.

St Damien’s Catholic Primary School is a co-educational double stream Catholic school that caters for approximately 500 students and their families from Three Year Old Kindergarten to Year 6. It is a relatively new school, being established in 2005. It has quickly developed a rich history and a strong presence in the Dawesville community and surrounding areas.

Selection Criteria

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic educators who have the necessary knowledge, skills and professional capacity to:
 

• develop and nurture respectful relationships with students, staff and families of the school.
• promote the Catholic faith, education and ethos of the school.
• work as part of a collaborative, cohesive and dedicated Teaching and Learning Team.
• have demonstrated excellent teaching practice, with the capacity to engage, motivate and manage students in the classroom and in their learning.
• posses excellent organisational, technological and interpersonal skills.
• having an understanding of contemporary, evidence-based approaches to learning and teaching, including have the ability use data to differentiate the curriculum to cater for a variety of student needs.
• Have a sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and practice effective strategies to implement it.
• be committed to the ongoing development of self through the participation in Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities.
• Be an active and positive promoter of the school’s ‘Sustainability’ Program, including all class and whole-school initiatives.
   

Qualifications Required

The successful applicant will be required to have
 

• a relevant Four-Year Tertiary qualification
• Accreditation to Teach Religious Education, or a willingness to work towards.