Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island (ATSI) Education Teacher
Rosary Park Catholic School
Branxton
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2021
Job overview
| Location | BRANXTON Rosary Park Catholic School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.5 FTE | |
| Description | The Aboriginal Education Teacher has an important role in supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students to access Curriculum, and support the well-being of students. The Aboriginal Education Teacher also has a role in mentoring of students, liaising with families and the broader Aboriginal Community, promoting Cultural awareness and responsiveness within the College and coordinating significant events such as NAIDOC Week. Duties may be varied according to the needs of the school. Benefits including: • a corporate fitness program; • employee assistance program (EAP); • paid parental leave; • training and staff development programs; • access to long service leave after just five years; • opportunity for leasing motor vehicles; and • 9.5 per cent superannuation. |
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| Position Requirements | The Aboriginal Education teacher should be able to demonstrate: • A relevant understanding of, and a clear commitment to, the philosophy and objectives of Catholic education •Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students: • Plan and implement literacy and/or numeracy interventions targeted at improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Contribute to cultural knowledge of all students by helping teachers incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in their classrooms • Provide professional learning re culturally appropriate human and material resources • Foster regular school attendance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Promote engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with wellbeing initiatives and support • Assist students with documentation related to Aboriginal Identify • Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families: • Enable positive transition processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Form partnerships and promote communication with parents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students – especially in relation to regular school attendance, achievement, and wellbeing • Encourage parental involvement and support for student learning activities and volunteer programs • Engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the wider community • Form partnerships and maintain effective communication and involvement with the local and extended Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and with the wider community, to support education, wellbeing and cultural outcomes for students • Promote, organise, and encourage student engagement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cultural activities throughout the year, e.g. NAIDOC Week • Actively participate in, and contribute to, planning and development initiatives and meetings involving Aboriginal Education across the Diocese The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Code’s of Conduct. |
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| Essential Criteria | • Be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher • Qualifications and/or experience (see below) relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and/or cultural settings. This is inclusive of being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people • Successful applicants must have current accreditation to teach with NESA, which includes successful clearances in regards to Working with Children and Criminal background checks • The capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and a commitment to ongoing professional learning which reflects the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers • Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills •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 | • Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgement of Aboriginality is welcomed. • Current Senior First Aid Certificate • Current unrestricted Class C Driver’s Licence Experience • Experience and expertise working in educational settings with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community • Evidence of working as an effective team member in an educational setting |
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| CommencementStarts | 12/7/21 | |
| Finishing Date | 17/12/21 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 07 May, 2021 | |
| 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 |
| Sallyanne Stanbridge (sallyanne.stanbridge@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4938 1541 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Sallyanne Stanbridge |
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 contact details of your 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 Rosary Park Catholic School
- Rosary Park Catholic School
- 36 Station Street, Branxton
- New South Wales
- 2335
- Australia
Rosary Park Catholic Primary School, Branxton is a Kindergarten- Year 6 school and the newest Catholic Primary School to be built in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
In response to the needs of the Catholic community of Branxton, Greta and the surrounding districts, the first Catholic school was established in 1886 by Sisters of Mercy, Singleton Congregation.
A school was built on the St Brigid’s site and it was decided that the Infants Children would be accommodated at St Mary’s, Greta and the Primary children would attend St Brigid’s, Branxton.
After 125 years of schooling at Greta and Branxton, the infants school of St Mary's Greta and St Brigid's Primary became one on the same site.
2011 was a period of transformation and transition; a year of hard work and vision; a time of change and new beginnings. Rosary Park Catholic School was completed for the community on land donated by the Branxton/Greta Parish. The opening in Term 4 was a pinnacle in the year that was 2011.
Rosary Park now accommodates a single stream Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic School with future plans that will allow expansion to double stream as the area grows. The school is manned by lay teachers, endeavouring to work with priests, parents, parishioners and the Catholic Schools Office to pursue excellence in all areas of school life.
Together we strive to develop an Australian spirituality, which reflects our Catholic story whilst recognising the significance of the traditional land upon which we have established our learning roots and its owners.
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