Primary Teaching Position
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 | Part-time permanent teaching position at Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri. | |
| Position Requirements | • must be able to fulfil the requirements of the Diocesan Faith Education Accreditation Policy.
• 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 Stage 2 and Stage 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. • have an understanding of contemporary educational trends and be willing to teach within a flexible classroom environment. |
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| Essential Criteria | Applicant must
• applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead - formerly the Faith Education Accreditation (FEA) Policy 2012 and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category D – Accreditation to Teach Religion. • 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. |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/1/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 16 November, 2018 | |
| 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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