The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Visual Arts (Years 3 -6) teacher to join our school community.

A great Fixed Term Full Time opportunity exists for a Visual Arts teacher to join our positive, supportive and close-knit school environment. St Mary's is open to flexible arrangements of offering either a 0.4 or 0.8 position. 

Why choose to work at St Mary's Echuca:

• Be a part of a welcoming and collaborative school environment who values a culture of continued growth through an ongoing commitment to informed, current learning and teaching practices;
• Supported professional learning communities and whole school collaborative planning to support best practices & learner progression
• Evidence based practice from Foundation - Year 6
• Data Informed teaching & learning
• Internationally reowned professional learning opportunities
• Well-being focus, promoting work-life balance and positive culture
• Fun, social and appreciated work environment

You will need:

• A strong commitment to Catholic Education & Catholic Identity
• Accreditation to teach RE or a willingness to obtain
• Have the ability to plan for and implement engaging and effective teaching and learning in the classroom environment in line with the Victorian Curriculum
• A commitment to knowing how learners learn and how to best target individuals needs 
• Able to use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning 
• Positive, realistic and creative strategies for managing student behaviour and adhering to whole school practices
• The ability to provide a safe and engaging learning environment that will truly make a difference
• A willingness to be an effective member of the St Mary's professional community, committing to ongoing quality personal and professional learning
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching 
• An understanding of AITSL stanards & the expectations of professional teachers
• A commitment to the VRQA Child Sage Standards & Practices

St Mary's Echuca

St Mary's Echuca is a co-educational Catholic Primary School of 580+ students from Foundation to Year 6, founded by the Bridgidine Sisters in 1887. St Mary's is situation in Echuca, in the northern part of Victoria along the banks of the Murray River. Our Catholic faith is central to all we do and we celebrate that we are, "A faith community, learning together, spreading the Good News of Jesus through positive relationships, trust and love."

As a school community we strive to nurture specific graduate outcomes in all students in hope that they embrace the world with the ability to respect, act with courage, be inclusive, strive to achieve, to serve others and celebrate all that life gives them. St Mayr's staff, families and learners strive to make a difference to all. 

www.smechuca.catholic.edu.au

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)

CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating 19,750 students in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.

Applications close on 28th April at 4:00pm. 

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.