EALD Teacher
St Patrick's Primary School
Lochinvar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 23 January 2022
Job overview
| Location | LOCHINVAR St Patrick's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.8 FTE | |
| Description | The Catholic Schools Office is seeking an experienced EALD Teacher for placement in a temporary part-time capacity at St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvar. | |
| Position Requirements | • Experience in implementing effective early literacy strategies with EAL/D students from ES1 and Stage 1. • Sound knowledge of the ESL Scales and the EAL/D Learning Progressions • Sound knowledge of the skills and processes needed to effectively support the literacy needs of young EALD students • Employ a range of strategies to support and motivate student learning • Empathy with and understanding of the needs of students speaking English as an additional language or dialect • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively as a team to support the literacy and English language skills of EAL/D students The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Code’s of Conduct. |
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| Essential Criteria | • be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher • record current NESA and Working With Children number on application • Current references from recent employers to support the above criteria must be provided with the 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 teaching English as a Second Language to newly arrived students in Australia. | |
| CommencementStarts | 28/1/22 | |
| Finishing Date | 8/4/22 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 24 January, 2022 | |
| 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 |
| Jacqueline Wilkinson (Jacqueline.Wilkinson@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4930 7270 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Jacqueline Wilkinson |
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 Patrick's Primary School
- St Patrick's Primary School
- 113 Gregory Road, Lochinvar
- New South Wales
- 2321
- Australia
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is an independent, co-ed school serving students from kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located in Lochinvar, in the Hunter region of New South Wales and part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The school was founded in 1883 on the traditions of the Sisters of St Joseph and is experiencing healthy and continual growth. Currently St Patrick’s currently caters for 399 students.
Principal
Jacqui Wilkinson
Facilities
The school library is central to learning at St Patrick’s and provides staff and students with a broad range of equipment, spaces and other resources to enhance teaching and learning. Classrooms are well equipped with SmartBoards and other computer technology. The school also has a canteen that provides students with healthy food choices four days a week, and before- and after-school care is available on a daily basis.
Curriculum
St Patrick's Primary school has followed the Australian Curriculum since its implementation in 2014. English and mathematics are the highest priority learning areas, with other subject areas including science, HSIE, creative arts and PDHPE.
School ethos
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School has a strong focus on community and inclusivity amongst its students, staff and parent. Catholic beliefs and values are central to the school’s culture, and catering to the needs of every individual student is considered to be of the utmost importance. Students are encouraged to become hard workers to achieve their personal best across all aspects of school life, whilst being provided with a safe and positive learning environment.
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