Learning Support Teacher (Primary)
St Michael's Primary School
Nelson Bay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2021
Job overview
| Location | NELSON BAY St Michael's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.7 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. 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 Codes 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. • 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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| 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 | Friday 10 December, 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 |
| Helen Bourne (Helen.Bourne@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4981 1111 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Helen Bourne |
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. 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* | |
About St Michael's Primary School
- St Michael's Primary School
- Sproule Street, Nelson Bay
- New South Wales
- 2315
- Australia
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, St Michael’s Primary School is a medium sized, co-educational K-6 Catholic Primary School located in the St Michael’s Nelson Bay Parish within the Hunter Region of New South Wales. Current school enrolments are in excess of 300.
The school opened in January 1963 catering for 42 pupils and following a grant of 5.5 acres of land in 1969 a new school was opened in September of that year. A local benefactor donation of $100,000 saw the building of the school library in 2009 whilst a Federal Government grant brought about the building of a school hall that was completed in 2011. Staff with a strong commitment to ongoing personal, professional development is a key contributor to the schools’ ongoing success.
Principal
Helen Bourne
Facilities
St Michael’s Primary School is set on 2.128 hectares and features a variety of classrooms, a library, a modern school hall, a range of extensive play equipment and abundant, spacious play areas.
Curriculum
The curriculum at St Michael’s Primary School encompasses Religious Education and the six key learning areas of the NSW Primary Curriculum. A wide range of extra curricula activities supplement the students learning in these areas, thus providing a balanced and all round educational program that allows all students the opportunity to achieve their true potential.
School ethos
The school community at St Michael's places a strong emphasis on the Gospel values of Justice, Service and Love whilst also embracing the school motto of ‘Truth and Trust’. The school has an outstanding relationship with its parish community and as such, its students are involved in a wide range of community activities.
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