Learning Support Teacher (Primary)
Holy Cross Primary School
Glendale
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | GLENDALE Holy Cross Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.5 FTE | |
| Description | The Learning Support Teacher will have responsibility for the management of special needs focus programs, inclusive of gifted and talented, assistance to teachers with curriculum differentiation, supervision of support personnel as appropriate; and be able to assist schools in their professional development needs. The Learning Support Teacher is responsible to the Principal. | |
| Position Requirements | • A relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Assisting with the initial identification of students with special educational needs; • Working collaboratively with the principal, class teachers, parents and students to develop appropriate assessment strategies, identify resources and implement effective strategies to create learning and social opportunities for students with special education needs; • Commitment to teaching in classrooms (K-6) and running intervention programs as required. • Liaising with the relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods; • Collaboratively designing, implementing, modifying and evaluating individual Education Programs (IEPs) with class teachers and other relevant people; • Facilitating referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff after consultation with the principal, teachers and parents; • Liaising with outside agencies after consultation with the principal, teachers and parents; • Working collaboratively with and overseeing the work of other learning support personnel; • Contributing to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy and confidentiality obligations, for example, student files; • Assisting in the preparation of funding submissions; • Managing the school's special education resources; • Contributing to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs. |
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| Essential Criteria | The applicant must:
• have the appropriate experience and/or qualifications in Special Education. • be appropriately qualified as four year trained teacher • have had teaching experience in a Primary School. • record current NESA and Working With Children number on application. • evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. • applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead (formerly FEA ) and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category B – Accreditation to teach. Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/1/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 23 November, 2018 | |
| 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 |
| Debra Hawthorne (debra.hawthorne@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4954 8471 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Debra Hawthorne |
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 referees. A separate statement, addressing each of the position requirements should accomplany the covering letter. Applicants may be required to bring evidence of or provide a brief presentation at interview. This will be detailed to shortlisted applicants. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications should be emailed to debra.hawthorne@mn.catholic.edu.au as a single PDF document with the applicant's name (First.Surname) as the file name up to 3.00pm on the closing date. | |
About Holy Cross Primary School
- Holy Cross Primary School
- 30 Oakland Street, Glendale
- New South Wales
- 2285
- Australia
Holy Cross Primary School is a mixed, non-selective, Roman Catholic primary school in New South Wales, serving students from the age of 3-11. The primary school is situated in Glendale.
Holy Cross Primary School celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008, and works to be a welcoming and inclusive learning community where all members feel valued and cared for.
Principal
Debra Hawthorne
Facilities
The primary school boasts modern learning facilities, such as large classrooms equipped with modern interactive whiteboards, DT equipment, computers, a music room, a multi-purpose hall and expansive outside grounds for playtime and sports.
Curriculum
Holy Cross Primary School follows the NSW curriculum and aims to provide students with a broad and balanced learning programme to help each individual reach their full potential across the subjects and discover their unique skills and talents through doing so. The school runs a popular Out of School Hours Care programme, boasting a range of activities ranging from gardening to cooking lessons.
School ethos
Holy Cross Primary School follows the Gospel values of showing care and compassion, respect, honesty, trustworthiness, understanding, tolerance and inclusion. Members of staff at the school work hard to ensure that all students grow and learn in a safe and welcoming learning environment and that they discover and develop their unique skills and talents during their time in education. The school embraces positivity and ensures that all members of the community are treated with respect, compassion and kindness.
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