Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island (ATSI) Education Teacher
St Paul's Primary School
Gateshead
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | GATESHEAD St Paul's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.3 FTE | |
| Description | The Aboriginal Education Teacher has an important role in supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students to access Curriculum, and support the well-being of students. The Aboriginal Education Teacher also has a role in mentoring of students, liaising with families and the broader Aboriginal Community, promoting Cultural awareness and responsiveness within the College and coordinating significant events such as NAIDOC Week. Duties may be varied according to the needs of the school. Benefits including: • a corporate fitness program; • employee assistance program (EAP); • paid parental leave; • training and staff development programs; • access to long service leave after just five years; • opportunity for leasing motor vehicles; and • 9.5 per cent superannuation. |
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| Position Requirements | The Aboriginal Education teacher should be able to demonstrate: A relevant understanding of, and a clear commitment to, the philosophy and objectives of Catholic education Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students: • Plan and implement literacy and/or numeracy interventions targeted at improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Contribute to cultural knowledge of all students by helping teachers incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in their classrooms • Provide professional learning re culturally appropriate human and material resources • Foster regular school attendance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Promote engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with wellbeing initiatives and support • Assist students with documentation related to Aboriginal Identify Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families: • Enable positive transition processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Form partnerships and promote communication with parents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students – especially in relation to regular school attendance, achievement, and wellbeing • Encourage parental involvement and support for student learning activities and volunteer programs • Engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the wider community • Form partnerships and maintain effective communication and involvement with the local and extended Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and with the wider community, to support education, wellbeing and cultural outcomes for students • Promote, organise, and encourage student engagement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cultural activities throughout the year, e.g. NAIDOC Week • Actively participate in, and contribute to, planning and development initiatives and meetings involving Aboriginal Education across the Diocese |
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| Essential Criteria | • Be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher • Qualifications and/or experience (see below) relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and/or cultural settings. This is inclusive of being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people • Successful applicants must have current accreditation to teach with NESA, which includes successful clearances in regards to Working with Children and Criminal background checks • The capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and a commitment to ongoing professional learning which reflects the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers • Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills • be appropriately qualified as a four year trained primary teacher • record current NESA and Working With Children number on application. • evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php) Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgement of Aboriginality is welcomed. • Current Senior First Aid Certificate • Current unrestricted Class C Driver’s Licence Experience • Experience and expertise working in educational settings with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community • Evidence of working as an effective team member in an educational setting |
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| CommencementStarts | 28/1/20 | |
| Finishing Date | 18/12/20 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 27 December, 2019 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Gregory Cumming (greg.cumming@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4943 6369 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Gregory Cumming |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae should address the criteria as outlined above and include the contact details of your after hour contacts for other referees. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date. | |
About St Paul's Primary School
- St Paul's Primary School
- 66 Felton Street, Gateshead
- New South Wales
- 2290
- Australia
St Paul’s Primary is a Catholic school that provides Kindergarten to Year 6 education for children in the southern part of Charlestown parish in Newcastle, New South Wales. They foster a strong relationship with the local community and the Mackillop Parish, based on the school motto ‘love one another’.
St Paul’s Primary was established in 1964 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, with Sister Kilian being the school’s first principle and overseeing the education of just 75 students. Now the school has 235 students in its ten class groups.
Headteacher
Greg Cumming
Facilities
The school has ten classrooms as well as a computer lab, a library, a full-size basketball court, a specialised learning support centre and a performance stage with professional lighting and sound equipment.
There are also Windows Tablets for teaching in primary classes and iPads for infant’s classes.
Curriculum
St Paul’s Primary aims to develop a respect for learning and positive attitudes for lifelong education through its curriculum, in addition to basic skills such as English literacy, numeracy, problem solving, scientific and technological skills.
Religious education make up a large part of the school’s curriculum, with all grades having formal religious lessons every day. The students also attended a full school liturgy each week where classes are encouraged to participate in by preparing the ‘sacred space’ and dramatizing Gospel readings.
School ethos
The school's values are inspired by an adage from St Mary Mackillop: 'Never see a need, without doing something about it’. The strive to nurture citizenship amongst its students – with a focus on collaboration, love and respect.
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