School Officer - Learning Support
St John the Baptist Primary School
Maitland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | MAITLAND St John the Baptist Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 8 Hours | |
| Description | To provide literacy and numeracy assistance at St John the Baptist Primary School, Maitland for 8 hours per week. Must be available to work: 4 hours on a Wednesday 4 hours on a Friday | |
| 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 capable of working under supervision of the Learning Support Teacher and Classroom Teacher |
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| Essential Criteria | Working With Children number must be recorded on your application | |
| Desirable Criteria | • experience in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• experience working with children with oppositional behaviours • experience in implementing behaviour plans • understands and implements non-violent crisis intervention strategies |
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| CommencementStarts | ASAP | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 15 February, 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 |
| Peter Treloar (peter.treloar@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4933 5613 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Peter Treloar |
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 John the Baptist Primary School
- St John the Baptist Primary School
- 12 Victoria Street, Maitland
- New South Wales
- 2320
- Australia
St John the Baptist Primary School is a Catholic school in Maitland, New South Wales, that has 260 students in nine classes, from Kindergarten to Year 6. With the aim of increasing student’s outcomes in all Key Learning Areas, teachers and staff undergo regular professional development.
The school originally opened in 1856 and was staffed by the Dominican Sisters until 1996. Now St John the Baptist Primary’s lay teachers make-up the staff and organise extracurricular activities and events. The school also offers support for The Sacramental Program, working with families and its local Parish.
Headteacher
Margaret McCartney
Facilities
St John the Baptist Primary’s facilities include a smartboard in every classroom, a library and a computer lab with 22 computers and a laptop. The school also uses a nearby Chapel, on All Saint College’s St Mary’s Campus, for assemblies.
Curriculum
As a Catholic school St John the Baptist Primary has a mandatory Diocesan Religion Syllabus as well as support units.
The work towards achievement in all Key Learning Areas but have a focus on mathematics, spelling and writing. The school is currently developing the use of Information Technology to support learning in its Key Learning Areas.
School ethos
The school motto is ‘truth and forgiveness’ and is rooted in the story of St John and the school’s Dominican heritage. St John the Baptist Primary also fosters open communication between school staff and teachers using an online ‘journal’ where family can access information about the day-to-day running of the school.
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