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INDIGENOUS EDUCATION WORKER

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION WORKER

St Joseph’s Primary School WAUCHOPE

WAUCHOPE

  • 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 WAUCHOPE

+61 6585 1745

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St Joseph's Primary School is a co-edcucational Catholic primary school catering to students from kindergarten to Year 6. The school was founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1928 and is located in Wauchope in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales.

Principal

Brendan Kiely

Facilties

St Joseph’s offers a broad range of facilities to maximise teaching and engaged learning experiences. The school is thoroughly resourced and classrooms are bright, engaging and spacious, and are equipped with modern technology and teaching materials. Facilities for sporting, cultural and other co-curricular activities provide a number of outlets for students to enhance their educational experiences.

Curriculum

St Joseph’s provides a comprehensive curriculum adhering the Board of Studies and Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) syllabuses for Primary Education. The Key Learning Areas are English, mathematics, science and technology, HSIE, creative arts and PDHPE. Religious education is an integral part of the curriculum and St Joseph’s implement the curriculum requirements used in the Lismore, Sydney, Armidale and Wollongong Dioceses. Learning is a personalised and collaborative experience that incorporates 21st-century teaching.

School ethos

St Joseph’s aims to maintain community spirit through a strong relationship between parish, school and family to provide a secure, supportive and just experience for its students. The school is committed to developing students experiences through the Catholic faith and creating a safe, happy and respectful learning environment.

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