Primary Teacher - Glendale

mnpeople • Glendale, AZ

18h

About The Position

Holy Cross Primary School Glendale is seeking a full-time temporary Classroom Teacher (1.0 FTE) from January until the end of the 2027 school year. The school serves students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is part of a caring Catholic community that welcomes the contributions of students, families and the wider community.

Teachers support students’ academic and spiritual growth, invite students and families into a faith-filled educational experience, and promote a culture of learning and excellence in which creativity and curiosity are nurtured. They differentiate learning to meet students’ educational needs and abilities, develop effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs, and apply contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles, including digital learning. Teachers contribute to the ongoing development of pedagogical practices that improve student learning outcomes and work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

The role requires a clear commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos. For this primary teaching position, the teacher must also be Catholic. The appointment is subject to the listed qualifications, accreditation, training, safeguarding and employment conditions.

Requirements

• A personal commitment to Catholic Education and the ability to actively support the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.
• Must be Catholic for this primary teaching position.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary, compliant teaching programs and assessments that meet diverse student characteristics, needs and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment and relevant school data effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with school staff and the wider community to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes.
• An innovative and agile mindset that supports continuous improvement.
• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher.
• Active NESA Accreditation.
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
• Completion of anaphylaxis training.
• Completion of CPR training.
• Preferred applicants must participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview.
• Employees must undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where required by legislation.
• Employees must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and the Diocese’s Code of Conduct, including its Safeguarding Commitment Statement.

Responsibilities

• Support each child’s academic and spiritual growth and help students live purposeful lives.
• Invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience.
• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured.
• Differentiate learning according to students’ educational needs, abilities and learning styles.
• Plan and prepare contemporary, compliant teaching programs and assessments that address diverse student needs and encourage students to reach their potential.
• Create effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Use assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes.
• Apply evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles, including digital learning, and develop pedagogical practices that improve student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with school staff and the wider community to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes.
• Work in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and support the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.

Benefits

• Corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (terms and conditions apply).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Training and staff development programs.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to long service leave after five years for eligible employees.
• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level