Primary Teaching Position
St Patrick's Primary School
Lochinvar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | LOCHINVAR St Patrick's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Full Time | |
| Description | Full-time temporary teaching position at St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvar. Maternity leave replacement. | |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| CommencementStarts | 11/3/19 | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 30 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 |
| Jacqueline Wilkinson (Jacqueline.Wilkinson@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4930 7270 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Jacqueline Wilkinson |
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 St Patrick's Primary School
- St Patrick's Primary School
- 113 Gregory Road, Lochinvar
- New South Wales
- 2321
- Australia
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is an independent, co-ed school serving students from kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located in Lochinvar, in the Hunter region of New South Wales and part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. The school was founded in 1883 on the traditions of the Sisters of St Joseph and is experiencing healthy and continual growth. Currently St Patrick’s currently caters for 399 students.
Principal
Jacqui Wilkinson
Facilities
The school library is central to learning at St Patrick’s and provides staff and students with a broad range of equipment, spaces and other resources to enhance teaching and learning. Classrooms are well equipped with SmartBoards and other computer technology. The school also has a canteen that provides students with healthy food choices four days a week, and before- and after-school care is available on a daily basis.
Curriculum
St Patrick's Primary school has followed the Australian Curriculum since its implementation in 2014. English and mathematics are the highest priority learning areas, with other subject areas including science, HSIE, creative arts and PDHPE.
School ethos
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School has a strong focus on community and inclusivity amongst its students, staff and parent. Catholic beliefs and values are central to the school’s culture, and catering to the needs of every individual student is considered to be of the utmost importance. Students are encouraged to become hard workers to achieve their personal best across all aspects of school life, whilst being provided with a safe and positive learning environment.
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