Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island (ATSI) Education Teacher
San Clemente High School
Mayfield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | MAYFIELD San Clemente High School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.3 FTE | |
| Description | San Clemente High School, Mayfield is seeking a temporary part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island (ATSI) Education Teacher (0.3 FTE) to join the team for the 2020 school. 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 school and coordinating significant events such as NAIDOC Week. Duties may be varied according to the needs of the school. |
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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 • 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 | ASAP | |
| Finishing Date | 27/01/2021 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 09 March, 2020 | |
| 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 |
| Bernard Burgess (bernard.burgess@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4014 7300 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Bernard Burgess |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | 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. To apply: Please provide your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to the Principal, Bernard Burgess. Please email this directly to bernard.burgess@mn.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Monday 9th March, 2020. 3pm |
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About San Clemente High School
- San Clemente High School
- 78 Havelock Street, Mayfield
- New South Wales
- 2304
- Australia
San Clemente High School is located in Mayfield- an inner city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales. The school is co-educational and caters for students from Year 7-10. 720 students attend the school and are taught by 59 teaching staff.
San Clemente High School is of the Catholic faith and is highly regarded within the local community. The school was established in 1916 and enrols students primarily from the parishes of Waratah, Mayfield, Tighes Hill, Stockton, Nelson Bay, Bulahdelah, Raymond Terrace and Shortland. The student attendance rate is 90%.
Principal
Scott Donohoe
Facilities
San Clemente High School has a variety of facilities including equipped classrooms, a library and computer rooms.
The school specifically caters for students with Hearing Impairment. San Clemente High School has an on-campus program to meet the education requirements of students with special needs.
Curriculum
San Clemente High School is strongly committed to providing an education that is relevant to the 21st century. The school has adopted the Learn to Learn program which explicitly teaches students the skills they need to meaningfully engage in all curriculum areas.
School ethos
San Clemente High School embraces the traditions of the Dominican sisters.
It is the aim of the school to send students into the world who are confident and possess the knowledge and skills required to make a significant contribution within their community. Staff at the school are committed to the care and excellence of each student at the school. San Clemente High School is committed to the holistic development of each individual through study, service and prayer.
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