Learning Support Teacher (Primary)
Holy Spirit Primary School
Kurri Kurri
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | KURRI KURRI Holy Spirit Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.5 FTE | |
| Description | 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. |
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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. |
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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. • record current NESA and Working With Children number on application • 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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| CommencementStarts | 28/1/20 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 24 January, 2020 | |
| 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 |
| Paul O'Heir (paul.oheir@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4937 2165 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Paul O'Heir |
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 parish priest as well as 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 Primary School
- Holy Spirit Primary School
- Barton Street, Kurri Kurri
- New South Wales
- 2327
- Australia
Holy Spirit Primary School is a co-educational K-6 Catholic Primary School located in the Newcastle suburb of Kurri Kurri, north of Sydney, New South Wales. The school was established in 1908 by the Sisters of St Joseph, however its name was changed to its current title in 1991 bringing it inline with the Parish name. The current student population is 105.
Principal
Mr Paul O’Heir
Facilities
Holy Spirit Primary School is a small well-resourced primary school that offers welcoming and comprehensive learning environments for its students. A key feature of each classroom is the use of current technologies as the prevalent teaching and learning resource.
Curriculum
All curriculum content of Holy Spirit Primary School is drawn from the New South Wales Board of Studies syllabuses in the six Key Learning Areas. Religious Education is also a prominent component of the school’s overall teaching focus. Programs that focus on the individual needs of each student are differentiated as required and are a priority for all classroom teaching staff.
School ethos
The core values of Holy Spirit Primary School Kurri Kurri are based on the Gospels of Jesus Christ and the school motto of ”Peace and Justice”, is something which all community members strive to live each day. The school aims to instil the values of compassion, forgiveness, peace and justice as a means of ensuring a well-rounded education for all students.
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