Learning Support Coordinator
St Francis Xavier's College
Hamilton
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | HAMILTON St Francis Xavier's College | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Full Time | |
| Description | The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated people for the position of Learning Support Coordinator within the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The Learning Support Coordinator will have responsibility for the management of special needs focus programs, inclusive of gifted and talented, assistance to teachers with curriculum differentiation, supervision of support personnel as appropriate; and be able to assist schools in their professional development needs. | |
| Position Requirements | • A relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Has completed or agrees to complete the requirements of the Diocesan Faith Education Accreditation Policy. • Coordinate the identification of students with special educational needs; • Working collaboratively with the principal, class teachers, parents and students to develop appropriate assessment strategies, identify resources and implement effective strategies to create learning and social opportunities for students with special education needs; • Liaising with the relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods; • Working collaboratively with and overseeing the work of other learning support personnel; • Facilitating Referral and Assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support Staff after consultation with the Principal, Teachers and parents. • Liaising with outside agencies after consultation with the Principal, Teachers and parents. • Contributing to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy and confidentiality obligations, for example, student files; • Coordinate the preparation of funding submissions; • Managing the Schools Special Education resources. • Contributing to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs. |
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| Essential Criteria | • Applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead - formerly the Faith Education Accreditation (FEA) Policy 2012 and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category D – Accreditation to Teach Religion.
• Current NESA and Working With Children number must be recorded on application. • Be appropriately qualified as a four year trained secondary teacher. • Evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php) Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/01/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Wednesday 14 November, 2018 | |
| 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 |
| Colin Mulhearn (colin.mulhearn@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4961 2863 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Colin Mulhearn |
By post:
Assistant 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 Francis Xavier's College
- St Francis Xavier's College
- 286 Parkway Avenue, Hamilton
- New South Wales
- 2303
- Australia
St Francis Xavier’s College is a mixed, non-selective, Roman Catholic, independent secondary school in New South Wales, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school is situated in Hamilton, and has over 1,000 students on record.
St Francis Xavier’s College was founded in 1985 as a school to serve Catholic students in the local area. The school is currently being updated so that it can help fully cater for the needs of students with disabilities. The school is proud of its dedicated teaching staff who encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. It is registered with the NSW Educational Standards Authority and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), and the Catholic Schools Office of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese.
Principal
Br Robert Sutton
Facilities
St Francis Xavier’s College has modern learning facilities, including drama studios, hospitality kitchens, sports courts, well-stocked libraries and extensive outside grounds for sports.
Curriculum
The school focuses on offering a broad and balanced learning curriculum to suit the educational needs and requirements of the 21st century. There is also a purpose-built centre for pupils with additional learning needs, run by dedicated teaching staff. Community is a focal point at the school and throughout the year, various initiatives help to cement this, including a welcoming morning tea for new pupils joining.
School ethos
St Francis Xavier’s College is committed to providing students and teachers a safe and happy learning environment, promoting the values of respect, responsibility and equality. The secondary school aims to develop the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of all students so that they leave optimistic and prepared for their future lives.
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