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Additional Needs Teacher

Additional Needs Teacher

St Francis Xavier’s Primary School BALLINA

Ballina

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Job type:
Full Time, Temporary

Job overview

Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers for the following position:

Additional Needs Teacher

Full Time Temporary commencing 2020


Applicants must:

• Have a commitment to the practice of the Catholic faith and appropriate Religious Education qualifications;

• Have a knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school;

• Have a commitment to excellence as a classroom teacher

• Demonstrate contemporary teaching methods and be competent within the area of technology

• Be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community;


Whilst not essential it is preferable that the successful applicant will have:

• A sound knowledge and background in the area of Additional Needs

• An understanding of the relevant legislation

• An ability to coordinate, support and lead staff i.e. teacher aides

• Experience in developing IEP’s


Applications including resume, contact details of at least three referees including a current employer and Parish Priest or Pastor from their local place of worship.


Please email your application as a single PDF or Word file to:

Dan Gubby

Principal

St Francis Xavier Primary

Ballina NSW 2478

Email: to daniel.gubby@lism.catholic.edu.au

The successful applicant should visit the Catholic Schools Office website with regards to registration requirements of the Diocese.

Applications must be received by 3pm Wednesday 13th Nov 2019.

Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 Information on how to Register for Employment in the Lismore Diocese is available on the Catholic Schools Office website http://www.lism.catholic.edu.au/employment/employment-information/

About St Francis Xavier’s Primary School BALLINA

St Francis Xavier Primary School is an independent co-educational Roman Catholic primary school for kindergarten to year 6 pupils, and is located in the town of Ballina in New South Wales, Australia. 

The school was founded in 1892 by the religious institute known as the Presentation Sisters, and has continually expanded throughout the years.

Principal

Daniel Gubby

Facilities

The school has many excellent resources including multiple classrooms complete with Interactive whiteboards, a modern and fully resourced library, assembly hall, creative and performing arts facilities and netbook laptops.

Outside the school building is a multi purpose court, fitness circuit and running track, while sports participation includes football, swimming, athletics and cross country amongst its wide range.

Curriculum

St Francis Xavier Primary School teaches a broad curriculum in accordance with the NSW Education Standards Authority and covers the seven Key Learning Areas (KLAs) of English, maths, creative arts, PDHPE (personal development, health and physical education), science and technology, history and geography.

As a catholic school, religion is also high on the syllabus, while basic teaching of Japanese is offered to promote global mindedness in pupils.

School Ethos

The school aims to provide a well rounded and high standard learning environment promoting effective learning and development of individual potential in accordance with the Catholic faith. This mission is laid out in the schools motto: “Growth Through Love and Loyalty.”

Love, justice and peace are at the heart of the curriculum and the school welcomes pupils of all different backgrounds and abilities.

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