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INDIGENOUS EDUCATION WORKER

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION WORKER

St Joseph’s Primary School LAURIETON

LAURIETON

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Start date:
ASAP

Job overview

Applications are sought from suitably qualified persons for the position of: 

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION WORKER 

Temporary / Part Time position 


A position exists at St Joseph’s Primary School Laurieton (up to 20 hours) and St Joseph’s Primary School Wauchope (22 hours) for an Indigenous Education Worker. 


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 
  • Coordination of Personalised Learning Plans for indigenous students
  • Coordination of community events eg NAIDOC 


ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 

  • Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (must provide proof)
  • Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance 


SELECTION CRITERIA: 

  • An understanding of and commitment to Catholic ethos and values 
  • Ability to work in close consultation and be supportive of the school leadership team
  • Ability to work as a member of the school staff
  • 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. 
  • Proven track record of good working relations with school. Staff, parents and/ or previous employers. 


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. 


Please forward your application addressing the above criteria and include a nominated referee from your most recent employer to both Principals: 

David Hughes – Principal 

St Joseph’s Primary School PO Box 156 LAURIETON NSW 2443

Brendan Kiely– Principal 

St Joseph’s Primary School PO Box 9  WAUCHOPE NSW 2446 

OR Email: larp@lism.catholic.edu.au 


Expressions of Interest to be received by 3.00pm Friday 12 October 2018. 


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 Joseph’s Primary School LAURIETON

+61 6559 9466

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St Joseph's Primary School is an independent mixed gener Roman Catholic primary school catering for kindergarten to year 6. The school has 11 teaching staff and is located in the coastal town of Laurieton in New South Wales, Australia.

The school has been providing Catholic education since 1951 and is part of the Lismore Diocese school system. It draws students from the communities and towns of Laurieton, Kew, Kendall, Bonny Hills, Lake Cathie, North Haven and Dunbogan.

Principal

Mr David Hughes

Facilities

Set in a stunning natural environment, the school boasts modern facilities and resources. It has roughly one computer per two pupils, and every classroom is fitted with an interactive whiteboard. Pupils can also have access to a school canteen.

Extracurricular opportunities include a chance to be part of one of the school's two choirs or band, and there is a wide range of sports and community sporting events to participate in.

Curriculum

The syllabus taught at St Joseph's adheres to the framework set by the New South Wales Board of Studies. Maths, English, religious education, science and technology, creative and practical arts, human society and its environment, and personal development, health and physical education make up the essential seven Primary Catholic School Curriculum Key Learning Areas (KLAs).

“To Know, Worship and Love” is the motto of school's religious education curriculum program.

School Ethos

The school's vision is to be like a good family to pupils in that it provides an encouraging environment nurturing trust, faith and individuality to prepare them for the future. Its mission is to teach pupils about God and Christian values, and use this to encourage them to reach their full potential and have a positive outlook to learning.

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