Aboriginal Education Teacher
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Lochinvar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | LOCHINVAR St Joseph's College | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.2 FTE | |
| Description | The Aboriginal Education Teacher’s role primarily focuses on mentoring of students, working with the current Aboriginal Education Teacher to liaise with families and the broader Aboriginal Community, promoting Aboriginal perspectives in the College, contributing to individual learning plans to improve Aboriginal students’ social development, wellbeing and learning and to monitor attendance and academic growth. St Joseph’s College Lochinvar offers a Catholic education in the tradition of the Sisters of St Joseph for students from Years 7-12. St Joseph’s College, founded in 1883 by the Sisters of St Joseph and is situated 10 minutes west of Maitland and 40 minutes from Newcastle via the Hunter Expressway. | |
| 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 • ability to engage in mentoring of Aboriginal students • commitment to fostering regular school attendance of Aboriginal students through providing appropriate support to the students and their families • an understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and capacity to assist teachers in integrating these perspectives in their programs of study • experience in promoting and organising cultural activities throughout the year e.g. NAIDOC Week Celebrations • the capacity to support the planning and implementation of literacy and numeracy programs targeted at improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal students • the ability to negotiate and implement Individual Education Plans for Aboriginal Students • capacity to support Stage 6 students especially in relation to NESA requirements and University pathways • the capacity and willingness to explore post school options for Aboriginal students • the ability to work as a member of a team • sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills |
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| Essential Criteria | This is an Aboriginal targeted position. (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)
• be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher • be able to continue to build relationships between the school and parents of Aboriginal students • be able to support and attend Aboriginal Immersions, Ceremonies and Professional Development Events • be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. 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) • Your current NESA and Working With Children number MUST be recorded on your application 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 | • experience in working with Stage 6 students | |
| CommencementStarts | ASAP | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Thursday 07 March, 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 |
| Patricia Hales (Trish.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4930 7291 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Patricia Hales |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | A covering letter clearly addressing the criteria outlined above together with your Curriculum Vitae (full personal details and contact details of referees including afterhours contact numbers ) should be submitted to the Principal The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 4.00pm on the closing date. | |
About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
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