Aboriginal Education Teacher
St Michael's Primary School
Nelson Bay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | NELSON BAY St Michael's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.4 FTE | |
| Description | The Aboriginal Education Teacher's role would primarily focus on liaising with the Aboriginal community and promoting Aboriginal perspectives within the school. The teacher will also be involved with the planning and implementation of a literacy and numeracy program targeted at improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal students. The teacher will be responsible to the school principal and liaise closely with the Learning Support team. Duties may be varied according to the needs of the school. | |
| Position Requirements | The Aboriginal Education teacher should have the necessary skills and experience to carry out the following duties: • a relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education. • liaising with the local Aboriginal community and the school • liaising with parents of Aboriginal children • fostering the regular school attendance of Aboriginal students through providing appropriate support to families • encouraging parental involvement in school activities and other school volunteer programs • attending where appropriate parent teacher interviews involving Aboriginal students • making contact with the Aboriginal community to assist the school in their educational needs • contributing to the cultural knowledge of all students by helping teachers to help incorporate Aboriginal perspectives in their classroom • providing advice about culturally appropriate human and material resources • promoting and organising cultural activities throughout the year, eg NAIDOC Week celebrations • negotiate and implement Individual Education Plans for Aboriginal students. |
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| Essential Criteria | This is an Aboriginal targeted position. (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) The applicant must • be appropriately qualified as a 4 year trained teacher • be able to continue to build relationships between the school and parents of Aboriginal students • be able to support and attend aboriginal immersions, ceremonies and professional development events • Be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. (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) • Your current NESA and Working With Children number must be recorded on your 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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| Desirable Criteria | • ability to work as a member of a team in school setting • a readiness to share experiences and understanding of Aboriginal spirituality |
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| CommencementStarts | 9/9/19 | |
| 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 16 August, 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 |
| Helen Bourne (Helen.Bourne@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4981 1111 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Helen Bourne |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae (full personal details 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 Michael's Primary School
- St Michael's Primary School
- Sproule Street, Nelson Bay
- New South Wales
- 2315
- Australia
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, St Michael’s Primary School is a medium sized, co-educational K-6 Catholic Primary School located in the St Michael’s Nelson Bay Parish within the Hunter Region of New South Wales. Current school enrolments are in excess of 300.
The school opened in January 1963 catering for 42 pupils and following a grant of 5.5 acres of land in 1969 a new school was opened in September of that year. A local benefactor donation of $100,000 saw the building of the school library in 2009 whilst a Federal Government grant brought about the building of a school hall that was completed in 2011. Staff with a strong commitment to ongoing personal, professional development is a key contributor to the schools’ ongoing success.
Principal
Helen Bourne
Facilities
St Michael’s Primary School is set on 2.128 hectares and features a variety of classrooms, a library, a modern school hall, a range of extensive play equipment and abundant, spacious play areas.
Curriculum
The curriculum at St Michael’s Primary School encompasses Religious Education and the six key learning areas of the NSW Primary Curriculum. A wide range of extra curricula activities supplement the students learning in these areas, thus providing a balanced and all round educational program that allows all students the opportunity to achieve their true potential.
School ethos
The school community at St Michael's places a strong emphasis on the Gospel values of Justice, Service and Love whilst also embracing the school motto of ‘Truth and Trust’. The school has an outstanding relationship with its parish community and as such, its students are involved in a wide range of community activities.
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