Indigenous Education Worker
St Francis Xavier Primary School WOOLGOOLGA
WOOLGOOLGA
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
Applications are sought for the following position:
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION WORKER
Temporary/Part time, 11.5 hours per week for 2020
5.75 hours per day (Days negotiable at interview)
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
▪ General teacher assistance, organisation and resource preparation
▪ Working with students
▪ Assistance with playground duties
▪ Leading Cultural Group Experiences with students
▪ Liaising with parents and local community organisations
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
▪ Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (must provide proof)
▪ Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance
SELECTION CRITERIA WILL FOCUS ON:
▪ An understanding of and commitment to Catholic ethos and values
▪ Ability to work as a member of a team
▪ Sound literacy and numeracy skills
▪ Ability to lead cultural groups
▪ Knowledge and appreciation of the ways students learn
▪ Sound ICT competency
▪ Preparedness to work with small groups of children
The Indigenous Education Worker will also act as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in all aspects of their schooling.
Applicants need to submit a current resume and names of three professional referees to:
Mr. Troy Baker, Principal – St Francis Xavier Primary School, Woolgoolga
Email: troy.baker@lism.catholic.edu.au
Applications must be received by 3.00pm on Friday, 15th November 2019.
Enquiries to: 02 66541981
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 Primary School WOOLGOOLGA
- St Francis Xavier Primary School WOOLGOOLGA
- 39 Queen Street, Woolgoolga
- New South Wales
- 2456
- Australia
St Francis Xavier School is co-educational Catholic Primary School catering for students from Early Stage 1 to Years 6.
The school is located 500 metres from the Pacific Ocean in Woolgoolga, New South Wales and enjoys a close relationships with the Coffs Harbour Parish community. The school is the second of two Primary Schools established within the Parish of St Augustine's.
Principal
Troy Baker
Facilities
St Francis Xavier has a range of modern facilities including a recently built school hall and well resourced learning materials for students.
Curriculum
St Francis Xavier school curriculum follows seven Key Learning Areas including Religious Education, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Creative Arts, History and Geography, English and Personal Development, Healthy and Physical Education. Technology has been integrated into every area of the curriculum. Each day students engage in literacy in numeracy blocks of studying. Extra-curricular activities include band instrumental lessons, violin and piano lessons as well as lunchtime interest clubs. Daily prayer is important and liturgies are celebrated regularly. Leadership by students is an important part of school life and Year 6 students are provided with additional leadership roles.
School ethos
The school vision inspires its learning community to celebrate and discover individual potential, whilst working for the greater good within the School, Parish local and global communities. Students at the school are inspired through the example and teachings of Christ to develop their skills, confidence and to become successful members of an ever-evolving society.
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