Primary/Secondary (Music) Teaching Position
St Joseph's Primary School
Merewether
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | MEREWETHER St Joseph's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.6 FTE | |
| Description | Part-time Music temporary teaching position at St Joseph's Primary School, Merewether. | |
| Position Requirements | • a relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education. • ability to teach in the primary curriculum area K-6. • high level knowledge of the relevant key learning area (K-6) and a proven capacity to improve student learning. • high quality classroom teaching skills in the area of ES1 - 3 which enable students with a diverse range of needs to achieve their full potential. • exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to professional practice and the intellectual, physical and social development of students. • ability to successfully implement and evaluate curriculum initiatives in accordance with curriculum and standards framework. • demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and commitment to ongoing professional learning. • commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities as a member of the school team. • high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and other teachers. |
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| Essential Criteria | Applicant must • be appropriately qualified as a four year trained primary teacher • record current NESA and Working With Children number on application. • evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php) Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Ability to incorporate, where appropriate, some dance and drama outcomes into your teaching | |
| CommencementStarts | 28/1/20 | |
| Finishing Date | 18/12/20 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 20 December, 2019 | |
| 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 |
| Karen McGinlay (karen.mcginlay@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4961 2827 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Karen McGinlay |
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 after hour contacts for other referees. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date. | |
About St Joseph's Primary School
- St Joseph's Primary School
- Farquhar Street, The Junction, Merewether
- New South Wales
- 2291
- Australia
St Joseph’s Primary School Merewether is an independent, co-educational school situated near the city and beaches of Newcastle, New South Wales, in an area known as The Junction.
Principal
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Facilities
Technology is integrated across the curriculum and is a focus of teaching and learning.
Curriculum
St Joseph’s delivers the seven Key Learning Areas in the Primary Catholic School Curriculum of New South Wales. These are Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, HSIE, Creative Arts and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. Participation in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) lessons, as well as robotics and Minecraft, is encouraged.
St Joseph's provides an opportunity for pupils to excel in creative arts, including dance, visual arts, drama and music, as well as sports such as specialised gymnastic lessons, netball gala days and rugby, cricket and soccer clinics.
Students with special needs are provided with individual education programs.
School ethos
The school’s motto is 'Live the Truth', which it describes as “our ideal in responding to Christ's challenge to live the Gospel. Its vision is to evangelise and to educate students to their full potential through a partnership of home, parish and school within a vital and positive atmosphere.
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