EALD Teacher
Our Lady Of Victories Primary School
Shortland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | SHORTLAND Our Lady of Victories Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.68 FTE | |
| Description | The Catholic Schools Office is seeking an experienced EALD Teacher for placement in a temporary part-time capacity at Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland. | |
| Position Requirements | • Experience in implementing effective early literacy strategies with EAL/D students from ES1 to Stage 3. • 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 |
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| Essential Criteria | • be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher and with appropriate TESOL qualifications • 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 | ASAP | |
| Finishing Date | 18/12/20 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Wednesday 10 June, 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 |
| Gerry Vandermaat (gerry.vandermaat@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4951 1003 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Gerry Vandermaat |
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 Our Lady Of Victories Primary School
- Our Lady Of Victories Primary School
- 15 Lovell Parade, Shortland
- New South Wales
- 2307
- Australia
Our Lady of Victories Primary School is a Catholic primary school catering to students from kindergarten to Year 6. The school is part of the Wallsend-Shortland Parish and is located in the Newcastle suburb of Shortland, New South Wales.
The school was originally staffed by the Sisters of St Joseph’s when it was opened in 1957. Our Lady of Victories currently has an enrolment of 132 students.
Principal
Gerry Vandermaat
Facilties
Our Lady of Victories Primary School offers a broad range of facilities to benefit its students, socialising and co-curricular participation. Recently refurbished classrooms are well equipped with appropriate technology and resources, and the library features computers and other resources for students. The school has a large hall, greenhouse areas for students to learn gardening skills, and spacious playground areas.
Curriculum
Our Lady of Victories has a strong focus on religious education as an integral part of the weekly curriculum. Religion lessons are integrated into other Key Learning Areas such as English, mathematics, personal development and health and humanities. The inclusion of information technology in teaching is used by teachers as often as possible.
School ethos
Our Lady of Victories Primary School’s mission is to provide children with an education focused around Jesus and encouraging them to achieve their maximum potential within a strong Catholic community to become positive contributing Christians. Our Lady of Victories carries on the spirit of its founders, the Sisters of St Joseph, in its commitment to providing students with the best opportunities for achieving their personal best across all areas of their education and school life.
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