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Aboriginal Education Teacher

Aboriginal Education Teacher

St Clare's High School

Taree

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Start date:
03/08/2018

Job overview

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position.    

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 and liaise closely with the Learning Support team. 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;
  • negotiate and implement Individual Education Plans for Aboriginal students. 


 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 provide support for the Aboriginal students attending St Clares High School, Taree;
  • 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. 


 Desirable Criteria 

  • ability to work as a member of a team in school setting;
  • a readiness to share experiences and understanding of Aboriginal spirituality.


How to Apply

For further information and instruction on how to apply, please visit the website - https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/

 

About St Clare's High School

+61 6552 3300

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St Clare’s High School is a mixed, secondary, independent, mainstream, Roman Catholic high school in Taree, New South Wales. The school has approximately 740 pupils enrolled and caters to students between Year 7 and Year 12.

St Clare’s High School was founded in 1926, overseen by the Sisters of St Joseph, Lochinvar, and initially only catered to secondary school students. Due to its growing student population it opened a new secondary school, Rosary High, in 1962. A third building was built on the present site and was called Taree Catholic High School. In 1986, the school was renamed St Clare’s High School.

Principal

Peter Nicholls

Facilities

Facilities at Clare's include a learning centre, covered outdoor learning area and basketball courts. The school puts technology first with internet access and computers a must-have.

Curriculum

The curriculum prepares pupils for the award of the Record of School Achievement and the Higher School Certificate according to regulations outlined by the BOASTES. R.E. is compulsory for all years and is supplemented by the key learning areas: English, maths, science, HSIE, technology, languages and P.E. In Year 11 and 12, pupils work toward their HSC examination while VET courses are also offered. Extra-curriculars include choir, band, sports and the creative and performing arts.

School ethos

The school is Catholic, first and foremost, and works hard to commit to Christian values. It aims to provide a ‘rich learning environment, based on Gospel values, that produces citizens who are committed to achieving their best and creating a world where others may do the same’. 

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