School Officer - Aboriginal Education Worker
St Patrick's Primary School
Lochinvar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
Location | LOCHINVAR St Patrick's Primary School | |
Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
Hours/FTE | 23 Hours | |
Description | To provide literacy and numeracy assistance to students with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This temporary appointment is funded under an Aboriginal Education program. | |
Position Requirements | • must have a competent level of literacy and numeracy • must have an interest in the process of learning to read and understanding numeracy • must have a cooperative nature and a kind manner and be capable of supporting children in their learning • must be willing to support the ethos of the Catholic School • must be interested in working with children who have special needs and are integrated into the mainstream • must be capable of working under the supervision of the Learning Support Co-ordinator • must have an understanding of the local Aboriginal community & networks • must have experience in working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island students • Demonstrate recent and relevant experience in initiating, developing, implementing and monitoring Personal Learning Plans for indigenous students in a school setting |
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Essential Criteria | Demonstrate experience in using and implementing/facilitating specific reading comprehension programs. | |
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 | Thursday 06 February, 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 |
Jacqueline Wilkinson (Jacqueline.Wilkinson@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4930 7270 | |
Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Jacqueline Wilkinson |
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 Patrick's Primary School
- St Patrick's Primary School
- 113 Gregory Road, Lochinvar
- New South Wales
- 2321
- Australia
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is an independent, co-ed school serving students from kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located in Lochinvar, in the Hunter region of New South Wales and part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The school was founded in 1883 on the traditions of the Sisters of St Joseph and is experiencing healthy and continual growth. Currently St Patrick’s currently caters for 399 students.
Principal
Jacqui Wilkinson
Facilities
The school library is central to learning at St Patrick’s and provides staff and students with a broad range of equipment, spaces and other resources to enhance teaching and learning. Classrooms are well equipped with SmartBoards and other computer technology. The school also has a canteen that provides students with healthy food choices four days a week, and before- and after-school care is available on a daily basis.
Curriculum
St Patrick's Primary school has followed the Australian Curriculum since its implementation in 2014. English and mathematics are the highest priority learning areas, with other subject areas including science, HSIE, creative arts and PDHPE.
School ethos
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School has a strong focus on community and inclusivity amongst its students, staff and parent. Catholic beliefs and values are central to the school’s culture, and catering to the needs of every individual student is considered to be of the utmost importance. Students are encouraged to become hard workers to achieve their personal best across all aspects of school life, whilst being provided with a safe and positive learning environment.
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