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Literacy and Numeracy Instructional Leader

Literacy and Numeracy Instructional Leader

Mount St John Primary School DORRIGO

Dorrigo

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2020

Job overview

Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers for the following position:

Literacy and Numeracy Instructional Leader

0.5 FTE Part Time Temporary position 2020 school year


The K-2 Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan (2017-2020) is one of the state-wide K-10 initiative intended to achieve the Premier’s targets. Phase 2 of the plan maintains the early intervention K-2 focus of the current State Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan. The principles underpinning the Action Plan are:

K-2 focus on literacy and numeracy through:

• instructional leadership

• diagnostic assessment

• differentiated teaching

• tiered interventions in K-2 literacy and numeracy.


General Description

In the Diocese of Lismore the key strategies for the 2017-2020 implementation of the Phase 2 Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan (LNAP) include the employment of a K-2 Literacy and Numeracy Instructional Leader.


Overall Purpose of the Position

The Literacy and Numeracy Instructional Leader (K-2) works in collaboration with the school’s leadership team, especially the principal and leader of pedagogy, with particular responsibility for Years K-2 to act as a ‘catalyst' for change working with teachers to build their capacity to raise students’ literacy and numeracy outcomes. 

Please download the attached position description for a more detailed outline of the position.


Qualifications and Skills Required

Literacy and Numeracy Instructional Leader:

• four year trained qualification

• demonstrated exemplary skills in classroom pedagogy

• ability to challenge status quo and work flexibly with principal and other executive team members.


Conditions of Service

Employment type: Full time/part time temporary teaching appointment

Tenure: 2020 school year

Enterprise Agreement: NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017

Remuneration: Teacher classification

Applications should include your full resume and address the key tasks and responsibilities and what you would bring to the position.

Forward by email to: Principal – Nathan Trezise

 nathan.trezise@lism.catholic.edu.au

Closing date: Friday 22 November 2019

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An equal opportunity employer


Information on how to Register for Employment in the Lismore Diocese is available on the Catholic Schools Office website http://www.lism.catholic.edu.au/employment/employment-information/

Attached documents

About Mount St John Primary School DORRIGO

Mt St John’s Catholic Primary School is an independent, co-educational Catholic school catering to students from kindergarten to Year 6. The school has four classes and a current enrolment of 49 students.

Mt St John’s is located in the town of Dorrigo in the Northern tablelands of northern New South Wales. The school was founded by the Presentation Sisters, under the patronage of St John the Evangelist in 1924. 

Principal

Nathan Trezise

Facilties

Mt St John’s School has a broad range of facilities to ensure teaching and learning experiences are maximised. The school is well resourced and classrooms are spacious, with modern facilities and equipment. Specialised facilities for sporting, cultural and other co-curricular activities are available for students to broaden their educational experiences.

Curriculum

Mt St John’s provides a comprehensive curriculum with a strong emphasis of literacy and numeracy programs. Lessons are tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of individual students. ICT is incorporated in teaching and practical learning in all curriculum areas, and the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities enhances the schooling experience of all students.

School ethos

At Mt St John’s School, students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of opportunities to foster their faith experiences. The school motto "Learn, Grow and Celebrate Together" emphasises the community spirit within the school. Students are taught to respect themselves, others, property and the environment, to embrace all opportunities and challenges, and to consider the consequences and safety of others before they act.

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