Learning Support Teacher (Primary)
Holy Cross Primary School
Glendale
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 18 January 2022
Job overview
| Location | GLENDALE Holy Cross Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.5 FTE | |
| Description | Holy Cross Primary School, Glendale is seeking a temporary part (0.5 FTE) Learning Support Teacher to join the team for 2022. 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. Holy Cross Primary School, Glendale offers students the highest quality education within the context of a caring Catholic community. Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, Holy Cross enrolments draw from the areas of Glendale, Cameron Park, Speers Point, Edgeworth, West Wallsend, Argenton, Cardiff, Macquarie Hills, Toronto, Fletcher and Barnsley. The school community strives to cater for the goals and aspirations of all students and welcomes the input of its students, parents and friends, and values the connections shared with the school’s parish and broader community. The school community strives to cater for the goals and aspirations of all students and welcomes the input of its students, parents and friends, and values the connections shared with the school’s parish and broader community. |
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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, 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. |
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| Essential Criteria | Essential: The applicant must: • have the appropriate experience and/or qualifications in Special Education. • 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. • be appropriately qualified as four year trained teacher • have had teaching experience in a Primary School. • current NESA Accreditation • current Paid Working With Children Check (WWCC) number • Completion of Anaphylaxis training • Proof of double Covid-19 vaccination. |
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| CommencementStarts | 28/1/22 | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/22 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Wednesday 19 January, 2022 | |
| 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 |
| Ashley Borg (ashley.borg@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4954 8471 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Ashley Borg |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | To apply:
• Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume. • Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including, one of whom must be their current principal. • Applications should be emailed as ONE PDF document. • 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. • Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school. • Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. • Applications close: Wednesday 19 January 2022 at 3.30pm |
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About Holy Cross Primary School
- Holy Cross Primary School
- 30 Oakland Street, Glendale
- New South Wales
- 2285
- Australia
Holy Cross Primary School is a mixed, non-selective, Roman Catholic primary school in New South Wales, serving students from the age of 3-11. The primary school is situated in Glendale.
Holy Cross Primary School celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008, and works to be a welcoming and inclusive learning community where all members feel valued and cared for.
Principal
Debra Hawthorne
Facilities
The primary school boasts modern learning facilities, such as large classrooms equipped with modern interactive whiteboards, DT equipment, computers, a music room, a multi-purpose hall and expansive outside grounds for playtime and sports.
Curriculum
Holy Cross Primary School follows the NSW curriculum and aims to provide students with a broad and balanced learning programme to help each individual reach their full potential across the subjects and discover their unique skills and talents through doing so. The school runs a popular Out of School Hours Care programme, boasting a range of activities ranging from gardening to cooking lessons.
School ethos
Holy Cross Primary School follows the Gospel values of showing care and compassion, respect, honesty, trustworthiness, understanding, tolerance and inclusion. Members of staff at the school work hard to ensure that all students grow and learn in a safe and welcoming learning environment and that they discover and develop their unique skills and talents during their time in education. The school embraces positivity and ensures that all members of the community are treated with respect, compassion and kindness.
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