Junior School Teacher - Permanent Full-time

The Cathedral School is seeking two inspiring and exciting Junior School teachers to join what we believe is the best school in Townsville. 

• 1 x Middle-Upper Primary
• 1 x Early Years Primary (ECT qualified)

The positions are permanent full-time positions commencing in January 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an amazing school with a great team of professionals. At Cathedral we are excited about the future, and we cherish the opportunity to invest in the leaders of tomorrow. 

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James located in Mundingburra is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhood to Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7 to 12. The School is set adjacent to a lagoon and lush tropical rain trees creating a wonderful canvas to inspire learning and creativity. At Cathedral we 'educate for life-long success'. We know that this requires a well-rounded education and a focus on developing the "whole person" by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind.

The Cathedral School provides state-of the-art facilities, flexible learning spaces, small class sizes, extensive professional development for staff in a supportive teaching environment. With a clear focus on learning as the core business, teachers will be required to provide an individualised and engaging teaching program differentiating for students. The Cathedral School values excellence and connection in all that we do.

The position of Junior School Teacher is responsible for:

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating innovative and inspiring learning experiences as identified in the school’s Teaching and Learning Framework to assist each child to reach their full potential – academically, physically, culturally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Providing exceptional pastoral care by establishing and maintaining a safe, connecting, caring, inclusive, nurturing, and Christian environment which fosters and supports the learning and personal development of each child. Involvement in the school’s Co-Curricular program is required under the Queensland Anglican Schools Enterprise Agreement.

In fulfilling the role, Junior School Teachers are required to:

• Work individually and collaboratively to reflect on and improve their own practice and the practice of colleagues.
• Use student assessment data to improve teaching and learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students via positive, respectful, and timely communication.

Working within this framework, Teachers at The Cathedral School are required to:

• Draw on professional knowledge and research to respond to the needs of their students.
• Create and maintain safe, inclusive, engaging, and challenging learning environments and apply fair and equitable behaviour management strategies.
• Analyse, evaluate, and expand their professional learning both collegially and individually.

To be able to qualify for the position applicants must have the following qualifications and competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Primary) or a degree qualification supported by a post-graduate diploma or degree in teaching or education.
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.

Competencies, Knowledge & Skills

• Willingness to adhere to the expectations of the school’s Teaching and Learning Framework.
• Ability to use student data in support of an evidence-based approach to innovation and quality.
• Ability to integrate technology into learning programs and lesson delivery for the enhancement of student outcomes.
• Ability to differentiate for different learning styles through accepting individual differences in ability, need, and learning styles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the pursuit of team goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, communication, and consulting skills, that build and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage conflict, difficult conversations and resolve issues proactively and respectfully.
• Willingness to coordinate co-curricular activities.

Desirable Competencies, Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of The Walker Learning Approach.
• Knowledge of current issues and challenges facing young people.
• Basic understanding of occupational health and safety and anti-discriminatory practices.

The key accountabilities for the position are as follows:

Professional Standards

The key accountabilities of the Junior School Teacher are based on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, and describe the Professional Knowledge, Practice, and Professional Engagement required at The Cathedral School. 

Professional Knowledge

• Know students and how they learn.
• Know the content and how to teach it.

Professional Practice

• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning.
• Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments.
• Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning.

Professional Engagement

• Engage in professional learning.
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community.

The annual salary is $124,757 for a Teacher who has 8+ years teaching experience. 

Interested Teachers who would like to be part of a thriving professional learning community of exemplary practitioners and curriculum innovators can obtain further information including remuneration information by visiting our "Employment" page at www.cathedral.qld.edu.au

All staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the School, must either hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and/or be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Applying for the Position

Applicants wishing to apply for the position are required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their skills and experience providing 3 work references to which the school can contact. We will assess applications as they arrive, so please apply today!

Please send applications to:

Human Resources

The Cathedral School

Email: hr@cathedral.qld.edu.au