School Officer - Clerical and Library
St Benedict’s Primary School
Edgeworth
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | EDGEWORTH St Benedict's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 6.25 Hours | |
| Description | School Position - Clerical Permanent Part-time position at St Benedict's Primary School, Edgeworth.
The Library Assistant supports the Teacher/Librarian in implementing the school library program and managing the school's learning resources.
The role, School Officer exists to provide:
• a reception service for phone and direct contact externally to and within the school • general office administration including maintaining student records, typing and preparation of documents, ordering of school requisites and administrative support for staff • support to the school principal |
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| Position Requirements | • support the ethos of Catholic education
• evidence of strong performance and quality of work with previous employer(s) • a clear understanding of Microsoft Office Suite • proven knowledge and skills with MS Excel and accounting information systems • strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills • enthusiasm, proactivity and capacity to adapt • ability to work in an environment with competing demands where tasks need to be prioritised • ability to work effectively as part of a team |
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| Essential Criteria | • record current Working With Children number on application as well. |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Have a sound knowledge of ALICE library software, information technology and SAS • To ensure the day to day administration of the school information centre is efficient and that systems, resources and equipment are well maintained • Be familiar with Web 2.0 tools |
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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 |
| Mark Hornby-Howell (mark.hornby-howell@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4958 1858 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Mark Hornby-Howell |
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 after hour contacts for referees. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. HARD COPY APPLICATIONS ONLY will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date. | |
About St Benedict’s Primary School
- St Benedict’s Primary School
- 840 Main Road, Edgeworth
- New South Wales
- 2285
- Australia
St Benedict’s is a co-educational Catholic Primary School in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese in New South Wales. Located in the suburb of Edgeworth it caters to students from Kindergarten through to Year 6.
The school was opened in 1962 by Sister Cabrini and Sister Anne Mary of the Sisters of St Joseph, with just over sixty pupils. Now the school has over 200 pupils, just under 10% of which have language backgrounds other than English and a further 10% are students with disabilities.
Headteacher
Mark Hornby-Howell
Facilities
St Benedict’s school has had a series of renovations projects in the last decade which started with the creation of six new classrooms and a library in 2007. In 2011 a further two classrooms were built, as was a new school hall. The school also has an Out Of School Hours centre and a covered outdoor learning area.
Curriculum
The Religious Education curriculum at St Benedict’s is designed to help students grow to Christian maturity. The school uses the Diocesan approved text ‘Step Out In Faith’ and each member of staff is provided with a copy of the Primary Religious Education Resource Units to help implement the relevant messages in their class. Teachers are also offered support and guidance from the school’s Religious Education Coordinator.
In addition to the Key Learning Areas St Benedict’s also has several special programs such as English as a Second Language, life education, books clubs, Aboriginal education, musical instrument classes and several literacy programs.
School ethos
The school motto is Pray Together Work Together, a notion reiterated in St Benedict’s school song that is performed by students and staff at assemblies.
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