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Primary Teaching Position

Primary Teaching Position

Holy Spirit Infants School

Abermain

Job type:
Part Time, Temporary

Job overview

Location ABERMAIN Holy Spirit Infants School
Vacancy TypeTemporary Part Time
Hours/FTE0.4 FTE
Description Part-time temporary primary teaching position at Holy Spirit Primary School, Abermain.
Position Requirements • a relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education.


• exemplary values and attitudes appropriate to professional practice


• evidence of exemplary teaching skills in the primary curriculum area K-6 and initiatives undertaken


• a demonstrated passion for Early Learning (ES1-S1) and a proven capacity to improve student learning at this key stage using explicit teaching


• a clear understanding of the intellectual, physical and social/emotional development of the early learner


• demonstrated understanding of using data to inform best practice and to set high expectations for student achievement


• be innovative, creative and collaborative in teaching style with a willingness to embed technology in all learning


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


• demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning and working collaboratively to improve teacher effectiveness


• commitment to be an active member of the school team and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities


• high level of interpersonal and communication skills when relating to students, parents and colleagues
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)
Be able to demonstrate experience and success teaching in ES1 and ST1
Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA.
Starts28/1/20
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 Monday 18 November, 2019
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
  Diane Murphy (diane.murphy@mn.catholic.edu.au) 4930 4361
Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Diane Murphy
diane.murphy@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal
Holy Spirit Infants School
PO Box 11
WESTON 2326

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. Emailed applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date.

About Holy Spirit Infants School

Holy Spirit Infants School, Abermain is in the Cessnock City Council region, just a few kilometres from Weston and Kurri Kurri. This independent school was established to provide Catholic co-education for children in years K-2. There are currently around 120 children enrolled.  

The school’s history dates back to 1908, when the Sisters of St Joseph travelled from Cessnock each day to run a school in the church hall. In 1935 classrooms were built and in 1966 the Abermain site became the Infants department, while the Primary children were educated at Kurri Kurri. In 1991, both schools became known as Holy Spirit after the Kurri Kurri Parish. In 2008 new school buildings and facilities were opened. 

Principal

Mrs Charlene Reid

Facilities

A new classroom has recently been completed for Year 2 students.

Curriculum

Holy Spirit follows the NSW Board of Studies’ curriculum, which is divided into six Key Learning Areas – English, Mathematics, Human Society and its Environment, Science and Technology, Creative Arts and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. The school adds Religious Education to this list.

Weekly sports activities include tee ball, cricket, soccer, dance, ball skills, gymnastics and games. All students participate in an intensive swimming program. 

School ethos

The school strives for excellence in education, providing an environment in which students are encouraged to live out Gospel values, particularly those of acceptance, respect, compassion and honesty.

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