Learning Support Teacher (Primary)
Holy Spirit Infants School
Abermain
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2021
Job overview
| Location | ABERMAIN Holy Spirit Infants School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.5 FTE | |
| Description | The Learning Support Teacher will have responsibility for the management of diverse learning needs programs K-2, collaborate with all key stakeholders effectively; provide assistance to teachers with personalised planning and in class support, curriculum differentiation; supervision of support personnel as appropriate; and be able to assist schools in their professional development needs. The Learning Support Teacher is responsible to the Principal. |
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| Position Requirements | • A relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education. • Assisting with the initial identification of students with special educational needs; • Working collaboratively with the principal, class teachers, school psychologist, parents and students to develop appropriate assessment strategies, identify resources and implement effective strategies to create learning and social opportunities for students with diverse learning needs; • Liaising with the relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods; • Collaboratively designing, implementing, modifying and evaluating Personal Programs (PPs) with class teachers and other relevant people; • 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; • Working collaboratively with and overseeing the work of other learning support personnel including timetabling; • Contributing to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy and confidentiality obligations, for example, student files; NCCD data. • Assisting in the preparation of funding submissions; • Managing the school's special education resources; • Contributing to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs. The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Code’s of Conduct. |
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| Essential Criteria | The applicant must: • have the appropriate experience and/or qualifications in Special Education. • be appropriately qualified as four year trained teacher • have had teaching experience in a Primary School. Demonstrated ability to work effectively to explicit time lines • record current NESA and Working With Children number on application as well as Date of Birth • evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. • applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead (formerly FEA ) and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category B – Accreditation to teach. Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Demonstrated experience in assisting teachers with strategies for social emotional learning and positive | |
| CommencementStarts | ASAP | |
| Finishing Date | 17/12/21 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Wednesday 28 April, 2021 | |
| 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 |
| Diane Murphy (diane.murphy@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4930 4361 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Diane Murphy |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae should address the criteria as outlined above and include the contact details of your after hour contacts for other referees. 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 Holy Spirit Infants School
- Holy Spirit Infants School
- Church Street, Abermain
- New South Wales
- 2326
- Australia
Holy Spirit Infants School, Abermain is in the Cessnock City Council region, just a few kilometres from Weston and Kurri Kurri. This independent school was established to provide Catholic co-education for children in years K-2. There are currently around 120 children enrolled.
The school’s history dates back to 1908, when the Sisters of St Joseph travelled from Cessnock each day to run a school in the church hall. In 1935 classrooms were built and in 1966 the Abermain site became the Infants department, while the Primary children were educated at Kurri Kurri. In 1991, both schools became known as Holy Spirit after the Kurri Kurri Parish. In 2008 new school buildings and facilities were opened.
Principal
Mrs Charlene Reid
Facilities
A new classroom has recently been completed for Year 2 students.
Curriculum
Holy Spirit follows the NSW Board of Studies’ curriculum, which is divided into six Key Learning Areas – English, Mathematics, Human Society and its Environment, Science and Technology, Creative Arts and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. The school adds Religious Education to this list.
Weekly sports activities include tee ball, cricket, soccer, dance, ball skills, gymnastics and games. All students participate in an intensive swimming program.
School ethos
The school strives for excellence in education, providing an environment in which students are encouraged to live out Gospel values, particularly those of acceptance, respect, compassion and honesty.
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