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Learning Support Teacher (Primary)

Learning Support Teacher (Primary)

St Joseph's Primary School

Charlestown

Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Apply by:
31 October 2021

Job overview

Location CHARLESTOWN St Joseph's Primary School
Vacancy TypeTemporary Part Time
Hours/FTE0.5 FTE
Description St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown is seeking a temporary part time (0.5 FTE) Learning Support Teacher to join the team for 2022. This is a job share position with a colleague LST in 0.3 FTE.

The Learning Support Teacher 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.

The Learning Support Teacher is responsible to the Principal.

St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown aims to provide quality Catholic education by creating a learning community committed to ensuring every child is given the opportunity to achieve their very best within the classroom. The school’s unique lush bush setting provides a stimulating environment for children to learn and play and gives them the opportunity to develop an awareness and appreciation of the environment. The school is purpose-built to facilitate team teaching and gives teachers the opportunity to work collaboratively in their planning and delivery of learning. The recent refurbishment of existing facilities means the school community is equipped with modern and engaging learning environments to allow the delivery of a comprehensive curriculum. The large open plan classrooms are equipped with interactive SMARTboards, iPads, laptops and wireless internet to deliver a contemporary learning approach and help students with learning difficulties.
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, job share partner, 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;


• Collaboratively designing, implementing, modifying and evaluating individual Education Programs (IEPs) 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;


• Contributing to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy and confidentiality obligations, for example, student files;


• 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.
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.

• 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.
Starts28/1/22
Finishing Date20/1/22
Conditions of EmploymentSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.
Applications Close Monday 01 November, 2021
InstructionsForward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.
Contact Name Telephone
  Kate Drake (kate.drake@mn.catholic.edu.au) 4943 5414
Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Kate Drake
kate.drake@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal
St Joseph's Primary School
Shelton Street
CHARLESTOWN 2290

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info To apply:
• Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume.
• Applications should be emailed as ONE PDF document.
• Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including, one of whom must be their current principal.
• If you are applying as a Graduate Teacher, please provide contact details for your most recent Supervising Teacher. If you are not currently working in a school, please provide your previous supervisor/principal.
• Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process.
• Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted
• Applications close: Monday 1 November 2021 at 3.30pm.
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About St Joseph's Primary School

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St Joseph’s Primary School is a co-educational, Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic primary school located in the Hunter Valley township of East Maitland, New South Wales. The school, which has a rich heritage steeped in Catholic tradition, was opened officially in 2002, although St Joseph’s school had existed as an entity in the local area for over 100 years. The school belongs to the Maitland, Newcastle Diocese system and has a current student population of 407.

Principal

Mr Anthony Weir

Facilities

A very well-resourced school library, well appointed, air conditioned classrooms, along with an impressive level of school wide technological resources, are major features of the quality school wide facilities to support teaching and learning programs, available at St Joseph’s Primary School. A multi purpose hall, along with a large, well-maintained playing area are yet further examples of the abundant learning and play environments available to students at this school. Numerous sports orientated courts and covered outdoor play assembly areas are also major school assets.

Curriculum

At St Joseph’s Primary School the curriculum encompasses Religious Education and the six key learning areas mandated by the New South Wales Board of Studies. A program of extra-curricula activities support student learning in the areas of Music (Band/Choir), Sport, debating, Public Speaking and enrichment activities.

School ethos

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is an experience in the body of Christ, whereby parents, parish and community nurture Gospel values and life skills, enabling the students to achieve their full potential. They fully embraces the school motto of ‘Learning together with Care and Respect’.

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