Learning Support Teacher (Secondary)
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Lochinvar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | LOCHINVAR St Joseph's College | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Full Time | |
| Description | St Joseph's College Lochinvar is seeking a full time temporary Learning Support Teacher commencing in Week 9 of Term 2 2020. St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883, is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12. The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness. The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College. Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, as well as recently refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces. • Become part of a passionate staff committed to the well-being, academic and spiritual growth of all students. • Take advantage of exciting initiatives and opportunities such as our Flexi-Learning initiative, extensive representative sport opportunities, gifted and accelerated learning programs, dynamic aboriginal education & cultural programs, Ministry & Service initiatives, overseas exchange program and much more. • Engage in a supportive professional development program that is highly valued, fosters innovation and the promotion and maintenance of high expectations and standards. • Make use of contemporary learning models to assist you in delivering quality teaching and learning where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. |
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| Position Requirements | • Understanding of and a clear commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Catholic education; • Ability to work under the direction of the Leader of Learning Support • Capacity to assist with the identification of students with special educational needs; • Capacity to develop and deliver Life Skills programs 7-12 • Capacity to work with teachers to adjust programs and units of work to support students with a disability or learning difficulties • Ability to work collaboratively with the Principal, Leader of Learning Support, 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; • Ability to assist with Nationally Consistent Collection of Data protocols and processes • Capacity to work as a productive member of a team; • Ability to contribute to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy and confidentiality obligations, for example, student files; • Capacity to liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods; • Capacity to assist in the preparation of funding submissions; • Ability to contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs. • Proven capacity to use technology as a tool as a management and learning tool; • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills that are appropriate to engaging with students, parents and colleagues. • Willingness to fulfil the requirements of the CSO Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy. |
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| Essential Criteria | • appropriate experience and/or qualifications in Special Education; • teaching qualifications and experience in a Secondary School; • be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher; • Current NESA Accreditation and Paid Working With Children Check (WWCC); |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead 2018 - formerly the Faith Education Accreditation (FEA) Policy 2012; • Current Accreditation at Category B – Accreditation to Teach (Teaching staff who do not teach Religion) or working towards this accreditation. |
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| CommencementStarts | 22/06/2020 | |
| Finishing Date | 01/04/2021 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 15 June, 2020 | |
| 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 |
| Patricia Hales (Trish.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4930 7291 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Patricia Hales |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | Benefits include:
• a corporate fitness program; • employee assistance program (EAP); • paid parental leave; • training and staff development programs; • access to long service leave after just five years; • opportunity for leasing motor vehicles. To apply: Please provide your resume and a cover letter addressing the position requirements and criteria directly to Principal - Patricia Hales: patricia.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Monday 15th June, 2020. 3.00pm |
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About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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