The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Bathurst
Co-educational, years K-6
Permanent, Full time Position
Commencing: Term 1 2025

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an approachable and caring Primary Classroom Teacher to join the supportive team at The Assumption Catholic Primary School in Bathurst, NSW. The teacher in a Catholic school is someone who can encourage development and nurture the personal, spiritual and educational growth of each and every student. 

We are seeking a Teacher who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• Creating a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.

• Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.

• Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.

• Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.

• Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.

• Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.

• Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

A copy of the position description can be found here. 

About You (selection criteria)
The new Teacher will enrich the experiences of our students through contemporary teaching experience and aligning with the following selection criteria:

1. Approval to teach Primary students with a proven ability to implement and design contemporary learning through School vision and Learning Framework.
2. Experience in monitoring and assessing student data and using this data to inform teaching for areas of academic learning, social and emotional learning and behaviour.
3. Demonstrate a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice in a professional learning team.
4. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work collaboratively, share expertise and build strong partnerships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
5. Commitment to contributing to a Catholic learning organisation through faith and mission.
6. Hold relevant tertiary qualifications, accreditation to teach in NSW and Category D accreditation in the CEDB Work, Teach, Lead Policy.

About Our Offer
Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.  Some benefits include:

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development

• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture

• An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development

• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks

• Bathurst offers a vibrant cultural scene, with various arts festivals, events, and galleries to enjoy as well as the iconic Bathurst 1000 event

• The benefit of regional life, situated just over 2 hours from Sydney

Click here to find out more about Bathurst, NSW.

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

At The Assumption School, we have a proud history in Bathurst, beginning in 1952 when the Sisters of St. Joseph first established the school. From those beginnings, our school has grown and changed into a vibrant contemporary Catholic community where children are known, valued and cared for. What has stayed the same over the years is the vital role that our school plays in our community providing quality Catholic education and ministry.

We believe that the students are at the heart of what we do and our staff are committed to responding to the needs of each child in an adaptive and engaging way of teaching. All Children can achieve, with the right support and resource and our community encourages each member to flourish in life.

Click here to find out more about The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Bathurst.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume and cover letter

• A separate document addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement

• Contact details of appropriate referees

• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 12:00pm on 25 November 2024.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6331 3444.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.