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St Patrick’s Catholic School, Latrobe, is seeking expressions of interest for the following position:

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Classroom Teacher to join our team. This is a full-time, ongoing position commencing as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Stay updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Collaborate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations.

Requirements

• Teaching qualification recognized in Tasmania (e.g., Bachelor of Education or equivalent).
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Teachers Registration Board Tasmania.
• Experience in teaching within a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and ability to implement it effectively.
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of St Patrick’s Catholic School.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to use a range of teaching strategies to engage students and cater for diverse learning needs.
• High level of organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to school facilities and resources.
• Opportunity to contribute to the vibrant school community.