Indigenous Education Worker
St Francis Xavier’s Primary School BALLINA
Ballina
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 2021
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2020
Job overview
St Francis Xavier Primary, Ballina
Applications are sought for the following position: INDIGENOUS EDUCATION WORKER
Part time temporary, 18 hours per week for 2021 school year
Duties will include:
▪ General teacher assistance, organisation and resource preparation
▪ Working with students
▪ Assistance with playground duties
▪ Leading Cultural Group Experience with students
▪ Liaising with parents and local community organisations
Essential Criteria:
▪ Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (must provide proof)
▪ Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance
Selection Criteria will focus on:
▪ An understanding of and commitment to Catholic ethos and values
▪ Ability to work as a member of a team
▪ Sound literacy and numeracy skills
▪ Ability to lead cultural groups
▪ Knowledge and appreciation of the ways students learn
▪ Sound ICT competency
▪ Preparedness to work with small groups of children
The Indigenous Education Worker will also act as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in all aspects of their schooling.
Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of three (3) referees and email in a single PDF or Word file to daniel.gubby@lism.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Dan Gubby
Enquiries to: 02 66 86 3370
Applications must be received by 3.00pm Friday 4 December 2020
Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Information on how to Register for Employment in the Lismore is available on the Catholic Schools Office website http://www.lism.catholic.edu.au/employment/employment-information/
About St Francis Xavier’s Primary School BALLINA
- St Francis Xavier’s Primary School BALLINA
- Swift Street, Ballina
- New South Wales
- 2478
- Australia
St Francis Xavier Primary School is an independent co-educational Roman Catholic primary school for kindergarten to year 6 pupils, and is located in the town of Ballina in New South Wales, Australia.
The school was founded in 1892 by the religious institute known as the Presentation Sisters, and has continually expanded throughout the years.
Principal
Daniel Gubby
Facilities
The school has many excellent resources including multiple classrooms complete with Interactive whiteboards, a modern and fully resourced library, assembly hall, creative and performing arts facilities and netbook laptops.
Outside the school building is a multi purpose court, fitness circuit and running track, while sports participation includes football, swimming, athletics and cross country amongst its wide range.
Curriculum
St Francis Xavier Primary School teaches a broad curriculum in accordance with the NSW Education Standards Authority and covers the seven Key Learning Areas (KLAs) of English, maths, creative arts, PDHPE (personal development, health and physical education), science and technology, history and geography.
As a catholic school, religion is also high on the syllabus, while basic teaching of Japanese is offered to promote global mindedness in pupils.
School Ethos
The school aims to provide a well rounded and high standard learning environment promoting effective learning and development of individual potential in accordance with the Catholic faith. This mission is laid out in the schools motto: “Growth Through Love and Loyalty.”
Love, justice and peace are at the heart of the curriculum and the school welcomes pupils of all different backgrounds and abilities.
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