School Officer - Clerical
St Paul's Primary School
Gateshead
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | GATESHEAD St Paul's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 11.25 Hours | |
| Description | The role, School Officer exists to provide:
• a reception service for phone and direct contact externally to and within the school • general office administration including maintaining student records, typing and preparation of documents, ordering of school requisites and administrative support for staff • support to the school principal |
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| Position Requirements | • willingness to support the ethos of the Catholic School
• evidence of strong performance and quality of work with previous employer(s) • a clear understanding of Microsoft Office Suite • proven knowledge and skills with MS Excel and accounting information systems • strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills • enthusiasm, proactivity and capacity to adapt • ability to work in an environment with competing demands where tasks need to be prioritised • ability to work effectively as part of a team |
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| Essential Criteria | Applicant must
• applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead - formerly the Faith Education Accreditation (FEA) Policy 2012 and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category A – Accreditation to work. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • experience with or prepared to train in SAS applications
• current First Aid Certificate |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/01/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Wednesday 21 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 |
| Gregory Cumming (greg.cumming@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4943 6369 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Gregory Cumming |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter should address the criteria as outlined and contact details of your referees are to be included. 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 Paul's Primary School
- St Paul's Primary School
- 66 Felton Street, Gateshead
- New South Wales
- 2290
- Australia
St Paul’s Primary is a Catholic school that provides Kindergarten to Year 6 education for children in the southern part of Charlestown parish in Newcastle, New South Wales. They foster a strong relationship with the local community and the Mackillop Parish, based on the school motto ‘love one another’.
St Paul’s Primary was established in 1964 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, with Sister Kilian being the school’s first principle and overseeing the education of just 75 students. Now the school has 235 students in its ten class groups.
Headteacher
Greg Cumming
Facilities
The school has ten classrooms as well as a computer lab, a library, a full-size basketball court, a specialised learning support centre and a performance stage with professional lighting and sound equipment.
There are also Windows Tablets for teaching in primary classes and iPads for infant’s classes.
Curriculum
St Paul’s Primary aims to develop a respect for learning and positive attitudes for lifelong education through its curriculum, in addition to basic skills such as English literacy, numeracy, problem solving, scientific and technological skills.
Religious education make up a large part of the school’s curriculum, with all grades having formal religious lessons every day. The students also attended a full school liturgy each week where classes are encouraged to participate in by preparing the ‘sacred space’ and dramatizing Gospel readings.
School ethos
The school's values are inspired by an adage from St Mary Mackillop: 'Never see a need, without doing something about it’. The strive to nurture citizenship amongst its students – with a focus on collaboration, love and respect.
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