Special Education Teacher
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Mayfield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2022
Job overview
| Location | MAYFIELD St Dominic's Centre | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.6 FTE | |
| Description | St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield is seeking a temporary part time (0.6FTE) Special Education Teacher to join the team for 2022, commencing ASAP. St Dominic’s School is a Catholic primary and secondary school (K-10) in the Dominican tradition, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, have an autism spectrum diagnosis, and/or intellectual disability. We are seeking an experienced Primary special education Teacher for 2022. |
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| Position Requirements | The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Code’s of Conduct. | |
| Essential Criteria | • A preparedness to embrace the Catholic ethos and values of St Dominic’s school • Qualifications in Special Education and/or extensive teaching experience in a specialised setting. • Experience in personalised planning for students with disabilities • Ability to develop and deliver quality programs and differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners. • An understanding and commitment to working within a Positive Behaviour for Learning framework • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively within a team environment and with the wider school community, inclusive of parents / carers. • Willingness to contribute to student learning initiatives beyond the classroom. • Working knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education (DSE) legislation and its implications for schools. The applicant must provide evidence of the following: • Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; • Current NESA Accreditation; • Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)number. • Evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. (https://etraining.allergy.org.au/login/index.php) |
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| Desirable Criteria | • Catholic, with the ability to articulate a personal commitment to Catholic Education | |
| CommencementStarts | ASAP | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/2022 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Wednesday 18 May, 2022 | |
| 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 |
| Rachel Jones (rachel.jones@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4968 1295 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Rachel Jones |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | To apply:
• Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to rachel.jones@mn.catholic.edu.au • Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including their contact details, one of whom must be their current principal. • If you are applying as a Graduate Teacher, please provide contact details for your most recent Supervising Teacher. If you are not currently working in a school, please provide your previous supervisor/principal. • Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process. • Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school. • *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Application close: Wednesday 18th May 2022 at 3.30pm |
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About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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