Primary Teaching Position - EAL/D
St Columban's Primary School
Mayfield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | MAYFIELD St Columban's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.7 FTE | |
| Description | Part-time Temporary EAL/D Teacher position at St Columban’s Primary School. | |
| Position Requirements | • A relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Ability to teach in the relevant curriculum area/s • High level knowledge of the relevant key learning area/s and a proven capacity to improve student learning. • High quality classroom teaching skills 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 | • Be appropriately qualified
• Excellent classroom behaviour management skills • Empathy with and understanding of the needs of students speaking English as an additional language or dialect • A sound knowledge of the skills and processes needed to support the literacy needs of EAL/D students • Employ a range of strategies to support and motivate student learning • Experience working with students with developing language needs • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively as a team to support the literacy and English language skills of EAL/D students • Sound knowledge of the ESL Scales and the EAL/D Learning Progressions • Experience in teaching English as a Second Language to newly arrived students in Australia • Share responsibilities in a team approach to supporting students with additional needs • Your current NESA and Working With Children number must be recorded on your application. • Evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. Current references from recent employers to support the above criteria must be provided with the application. 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 | 29.01.2019 | |
| Finishing Date | 21.12.2019 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Wednesday 14 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 |
| Jenny Crichton (jennifer.crichton@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4968 3315 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Jenny Crichton |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae (full personal and contact details of referees) should address the criteria as outlined above. 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 Columban's Primary School
- St Columban's Primary School
- Church Street, Mayfield
- New South Wales
- 2304
- Australia
St Columban's Primary School is an independent, co-educational, mainstream Primary School in Mayfield, New South Wales. The school is a multicultural community with 22 different nationalities, including a number of African, Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. Situated close to Newcastle, the school is part of the Hunter Valley region.
Principal
Jennifer Crichton
Facilities
The school has a well-resourced library which students attend twice a week for lessons. The school shares a campus with the local Catholic High School, San Clemente, which allows for smooth transition from Primary to Secondary school. The school has a Learning Support Teacher and two learning support assistants. A pastoral support worker assists families and children in need, along with an English as Second Language (ESL) teacher who supports some 65 children who have backgrounds other than English.
Curriculum
As well as teaching the Key Learning Areas of the NSW curriculum, students have the opportunity to participate in guitar lessons, choir, drama indoor and outdoor sports and creative arts.
St Columban's places emphasis on supporting the local community as part of the faith curriculum and attends community initiatives such as parish masses, Heart Foundation, Waterwatch and Law Week functions.
School Ethos
The school ethos is reflected in its ‘Core Values’ of the Dominican tradition, which are truth, integrity, care, compassion, respect and acceptance. The School ‘Vision’ captures these values: ‘Empowering all to reach their full potential within a diverse community through the richness and truth of Christ’s Message.’
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