Aboriginal Education Teacher
St Mary's Primary School
Scone
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | SCONE St Mary's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.13 FTE | |
| Description | The Aboriginal Education Teacher's role would primarily focus on liaising with the Aboriginal community and promoting Aboriginal perspectives within the school. The teacher will also be involved with the planning and implementation of a literacy and numeracy program targeted at improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal students. The teacher will be responsible to the school principal. Duties may be varied according to the needs of the school. | |
| Position Requirements | The Aboriginal Education teacher should have the necessary skills and experience to carry out the following duties:
• a relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education. • liaising with the local Aboriginal community and the school • liaising with parents of Aboriginal children • fostering the regular school attendance of Aboriginal students through providing appropriate support to families • encouraging parental involvement in school activities and other school volunteer programs • attending where appropriate parent teacher interviews involving Aboriginal students • making contact with the Aboriginal community to assist the school in their educational needs • contributing to the cultural knowledge of all students by helping teachers to help incorporate Aboriginal perspectives in their classroom • providing advice about culturally appropriate human and material resources • promoting and organising cultural activities throughout the year, eg NAIDOC Week celebrations |
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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)
The applicant must
• be appropriately qualified as a 4 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 | • ability to work as a member of a team in school setting
• a readiness to share experiences and understanding of Aboriginal spirituality |
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| 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 | Friday 22 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 |
| Kim Wilson (kim.wilson@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 6545 2058 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Kim Wilson |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae (full personal and contact details of referees) should address the criteria as outlined above. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications prefer via email will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date. | |
About St Mary's Primary School
- St Mary's Primary School
- 12 Short Street, Scone
- New South Wales
- 2337
- Australia
St Mary’s Primary School is a Catholic parish co-educational school for students in Kindergarten through Year 6. The school is located in Scone, NSW, in the Hunter Valley region. St Mary’s has approximately 220 students and 17 teaching staff.
The school was founded in 1887 by the Sisters of Mercy from Singleton, to provide Catholic education to area families. The school plays a large part in the local parish, and students and staff are very active in weekly Mass and church activities.
Facilities
School facilities include seven air-conditioned classrooms with laptops and smartboards, a technology laboratory, multi-purpose hall, and a large, well-appointed library. The school also offers shaded outdoor play and sport areas, shaded picnic areas for lunch, and basketball courts. There is also an out of school hours care facility for students.
Curriculum
School curriculum is based on the key learning areas of religious education, English, mathematics, science and technology, human society and its environment, creative arts, including visual arts, drama, music, and dance, and personal development, health, and physical education. Classes also make use of technology and computers in all key learning areas.
Students also enjoy participating in sports, drama, and arts.
School ethos
The school provides a learning environment that is centred on Christ, fosters a love of learning, and support of family. They are committed to making St Mary’s a place where teachers and students strive to achieve their best, collaborative decision making is encouraged, professional standards flourish, and children, teachers, and parents are respected and treated with dignity.
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