Indigenous Teacher Assistant
St Patrick's College Mackay
Mackay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time
Job overview
Indigenous Teacher Assistant
Term Time (20 HPW)
Mercy College, Mackay
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic persons for the position of Indigenous Teacher Assistant. This is a term-time contract position (20 HPW) for 2020, with the commencement date to be negotiated.
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:
- A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities.
- An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and school staff to improve educational outcomes through targeted and direct academic support.
When applying please ensure you include a 1-2 page cover letter statement outlining your demonstrated capabilities as outlined in the above criteria.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
An understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and eligibility for a Suitability Notice will also be required.
Applications should be addressed to:
Jim Ford
Principal – Mercy College, Mackay
Email – James_Ford @rok.catholic.edu.au
no later than 3pm on Friday 28 February 2020
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Mercy College Mackay
Location Cnr Penn & Juliet Streets Mackay QLD 4740
Postal Address PO Box 5646 Mackay Mail Centre QLD 4741
Approx. Enrolment 960
Founded 1968 by the Sisters of Mercy
Parish St Mary’s Parish
About St Patrick's College Mackay
- St Patrick's College Mackay
- PO Box 5646, Mackay Mail Centre, Mackay
- Queensland
- 4741
- Australia
Location: Queensland, AustraliaType: Mainstream SchoolPhase: SecondaryFunding status: IndependentGender: MixedAge range: 11 - 16 years
About Mercy College MackayAbout Mercy College
Mercy College was founded in 1987 and has a long and proud history dating back to 1930. It is a Catholic co-educational day College for Years 7 to 10 and is part of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton under the auspices of the Catholic Education Office.
Mercy College serves the communities of Mackay and surrounding areas including Walkerston and Sarina. Places at the school are keenly sought after by families seeking a quality, holistic education with an enhanced Christian focus.
With an enrolment of approximately 950 students, Mercy College provides students with a broad range of both curricula and co-curricula opportunities in a caring, supportive environment conducive to the unique needs of young adolescents.
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