Groundsperson
St Clare's High School
Taree
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2021
Job overview
Reference No : 9905
External Position
Closing Date: Tuesday 02 March, 2021
Location: TAREE St Clare's High School
Vacancy Type: Casual
Description
St Clare’s High School, Taree is seeking the services of a casual Groundsperson.
St Clare's was established in 1971 as a systemic, coeducational, regional high school catering for students from Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester parishes. It continues a tradition of quality secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes Region which commenced in 1926, at Taree, by the Sisters of St Joseph.
St Clare’s excellent standing in the local community and its consistently high academic results are directly attributable to the positive relationships staff form with students.
Position Requirements
• Perform maintenance tasks unsupervised
• Assist with the school's maintenance program
• Assist with maintaining the grounds and school buildings
• Comply with security provisions
• Have an understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school
• Have an understanding of WHS requirements
Essential Criteria
Essential:
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team situation
• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance of school grounds and its environment
• Prompt and reliable
• Record current Working With Children number on application.
Commencement: As requested
Conditions of Employment: Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.
Applications Close: Tuesday 02 March, 2021
Instructions: Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.
Applications to:
By email (preferred):
Peter Nicholls
6552 3300
peter.nicholls@mn.catholic.edu.au
By post:
Principal
St Clare's High School
Davis Street
TAREE 2430
Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info
Benefits including:
• a corporate fitness program;
• employee assistance program (EAP);
• paid parental leave;
• training and staff development programs;
• opportunity for leasing motor vehicles
To apply: Please provide your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria directly to Principal – Peter Nicholls: Peter.Nicholls@mn.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 2nd March, 2021. 3pm
*Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted*
About St Clare's High School
- St Clare's High School
- Davis Street, Taree
- New South Wales
- 2430
- Australia
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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