Primary Teacher

Job Description

Position: Primary Teacher 
Commencing Date: 20 January 2025
Classification: Full Time, Fixed Term (12 Month)
Salary Range: $84,077 - $123,101 per annum pending experience + Super + Allowances
Incentives: ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
Closing Date: Monday, 7 October 2024 unless filled prior

St Patrick's Catholic School, Winton is a co-educational Catholic primary school located in the rural western vibrant township of Winton. True to our school mission, we are an inclusive Catholic community that provides a quality learning experience that nurtures, enriches and inspires all to strive for success. Family is seen as the cornerstone of the child's life and parents are recognised as the child's first educators and an integral part of the school community. Christian values are modeled by teachers, parents and children throughout the school, and children are always encouraged to demonstrate the school's values of respect, mercy, courage and belonging.

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

About the role

St Patrick's Catholic School, Winton is seeking an experienced and dedicated Primary Teacher. This role is a Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months) for the duration of the 2025 school year. This role is unique, given small class numbers. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to teach composite classes comprising of students across multiple year levels. 

To join in this vibrant school community, you'll need

  • To have knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
  • To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
  • To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities
  • To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as part of a professional learning community
  • To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement 

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary 
  • ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
  • Living and Accommodation Allowance
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Access to corporate health schemes
  • Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.