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Primary/Secondary Teaching Position

Primary/Secondary Teaching Position

St Joseph’s Primary School

East Maitland

Job type:
Part Time, Temporary

Job overview

Location EAST MAITLAND St Joseph's Primary School
Vacancy TypeTemporary Part Time
Hours/FTE0.4 FTE
Description Part-time temporary Health & PE teaching position at St Joseph's Primary School, East Maitland on Wednesday & Thursday.
Position Requirements • a relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education.


• ability to teach in the primary curriculum area K-6.


• high level knowledge of the relevant key learning area (K-6) and a proven capacity to improve student learning.


• high quality classroom teaching skills in the area of ES1 - 3 which enable students with a diverse range of needs to achieve their full potential.


• exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to professional practice and the intellectual, physical and social development of students.


• ability to successfully implement and evaluate curriculum initiatives in accordance with curriculum and standards framework.


• demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and commitment to ongoing professional learning.


• commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities as a member of the school team.


• high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and other teachers.
Essential Criteria Applicant must

• be appropriately qualified as a four year trained primary teacher

• be a practising Catholic

• record current NESA and Working With Children number on application.

• evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php)

Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA.
Starts27/4/20
Finishing Date18/12/20
Conditions of EmploymentSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017.
Applications Close Friday 20 March, 2020
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
  Marie Butel-Simoes (marie.simoes@mn.catholic.edu.au) 4933 5536
Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Marie Butel-Simoes
marie.simoes@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal
St Joseph's Primary School
PO Box 540
EAST MAITLAND 2323

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info Benefits including:
• a corporate fitness program;
• employee assistance program (EAP);
• paid parental leave;
• training and staff development programs;
• access to long service leave after just five years;
• opportunity for leasing motor vehicles; and
• 9.5 per cent superannuation. The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae (full personal details and contact details of referees) should address the criteria as outlined above. 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 St Joseph’s Primary School

+61 4933 5536

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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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