The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic 12 month fixed-term teacher to join our school community. St. Luke's strives to:

• Teach, model and live the teachings of Jesus within a Catholic faith community;
• Celebrate the joy of discovery and the excitement of learning;
• Foster partnerships with families and the wider community to bring our children to their full potential;
• Educate the whole person ~ spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, morally and physically ~ to nurture the wellbeing of all.

In striving to honour our vision, we aim to deliver a curriculum which develops each child by focusing on:

• Personalised Learning
• Learning for Life
• Clear pathway for students and staff learning
• Learning in and with the Community

Why choose to work at St. Luke's Catholic Primary:

• Be a part of a supportive and collaborative school environment who values a culture of continued growth through an ongoing commitment to informed, current learning and teaching practises;
• Consistent approach from F-6, F-2 & 3-6 guidance from Leadership;
• Weekly whole staff and PLC check-in and learning;
• 16 NEW General Learning Areas with a hallway through the middle which offers an alternative learning space (great for wet weather);
• ECO park, full size oval, stadium, two outdoor courts, two playgrounds under cover, sandpit area under cover;
• Amazing Library with changing themed displays;
• Support from amazing Learning Supports;
• Annual salary increments, annual leave loading, salary packaging, flexible leave day, other leave options. 

Leadership Support in the following areas:

• Learning Enhancement- e.g. MultiLit, OCHRE
• Learner inclusion (e.g. preparing PLPs for NCCD & coordinating Learning Support)
• Well being and Behaviour
• Religious Education
• Excursion planning and applications, risk assessment

You will:

• Be a registered (or in the process) teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching;
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with the 11 Child Safe Standards, school’s child-safe policy, standards and code of conduct, and any other policies and procedures relating to child safety and inclusion;
• Have a commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic Identity;
• Be willing to gain accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.

St. Luke's

St. Luke’s is situated in the north end of Shepparton on 48 acres. We share the land with Notre Dame College Year 9 (Emmaus Campus). Our school began in 2005. We have 16 NEW general learning areas, new auditorium, kitchen and amenities (May 2022). Our school has a number of indoor and outdoor play options, including a stadium. We are situated in a growth corridor of Shepparton with new housing estates surrounding the school. Shepparton offers many local attractions, restaurants, shopping and sporting/recreational facilities. Other major attractions include the Shepparton Arts Museum (SAM), Victoria Park Lake (centre of town), Aquamoves, wonderful local sporting facilities, Botanical gardens and a wonderful bike trail network along the Goulburn and Broken rivers. 

We currently have 14 class groupings with 285 students. We offer specialist classes- Creative and Performing Arts, PE and Language (Italian).

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 21 November 2024.

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.