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Mid Year Reception Teacher

Position Type
Teaching
Commence Date
21 Jul 2025 to 12 Dec 2025
Employment Status
Fixed Term / Contract
FTE/Hours per week
Full Time
Year Levels
Primary

Role Details

Dominican School is seeking a passionate and nurturing Reception Teacher to join our community on a fixed-term contract, commencing Term 3 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support young learners at the beginning of their educational journey in a nurturing and faith-based environment.

The Successful Applicant will:

  • Actively support and promote the Catholic Ethos of Dominican School. 
  • Provide a nurturing and welcoming learning environment that teaches and supports student wellbeing including transition to school, personal responsibility, resilience and independence.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and utilise contemporary and engaging pedagogies which promote high levels of engagement and excellent outcomes for young learners
  • Demonstrate experience and capability in using evidenced based practices to inform the teaching Early Years literacy and numeracy.
  • Differentiate teaching strategies and classroom management to support students with differing academic, social, and emotional needs.
  • Exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence, fostering positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Demonstrate commitment to ongoing development as a lifelong learner and a reflective practitioner.

If the successful applicant is available, they will have the opportunity to be an important part of the transition program throughout Term 2.

Additional Information

Checks Required:

  • Teachers Registration Certificate
  • RRHAN-EC Certificate
  • Working with Children Clearance
  • Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum Training Certificate (if applicable)
  • Catholic Clearance (if applicable)
  • First Aid Certificate / CPR Certificate

We reserve the right to interview applicants and fill the position before the application closing date.

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How to Apply

Applications must include:

  • Cover letter (1 page)
  • A response addressing each of the above role description criterion (up to 2 pages)
  • Curriculum Vitae including the names and contact details of three (3) current referees, one of whom needs to be your current or most recent Principal (up to 2 pages).
  • Application Declaration Form
Direct Applications To
The Principal
Attention Of
Angela Scodella
Phone
0881143600
Email
principal@dominican.catholic.edu.au
Close Date
4pm Friday 25 Apr 2025

It is required that a CESA Employment Declaration be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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