Indigenous Teacher Assistant

Indigenous Teacher Assistant

Term Time (20 HPW)

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Park Avenue

 

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:

Bernard Fitzgerald

Principal - St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Park Avenue

Email – bernard_fitzgerald@rok.catholic.edu.au

 

no later than 3pm on Wednesday 19 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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