School Officer - Learning Support
St Patrick's Primary School
Lochinvar
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | LOCHINVAR St Patrick's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 11 Hours | |
| Description | To provide literacy and numeracy assistance and support for students with additional needs at St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvar for 11 hours per week. | |
| Position Requirements | • must have a competent level of literacy and numeracy
• must have an interest in the process of learning to read and understanding numeracy • must have a cooperative nature and a kind manner and be capable of supporting children in their learning • must be willing to support the ethos of the Catholic School • must be capable of working under supervision of the Learning Support Teacher and Classroom Teacher |
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| Essential Criteria | • record Working With Children number on application | |
| Desirable Criteria | • experience in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• experience working with children with oppositional behaviours • experience in implementing behaviour plans • understands and implements non-violent crisis intervention strategies |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/1/19 | |
| 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 14 December, 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 should include contact details for referees. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received up until 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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