Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

2 months ago

Maitland, Australia Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

Posted: 17/09/2024- Closing Date: 23/09/2024- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Maitland- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingAll Saints’ College Maitland is seeking a Temporary Part-Time (0.8FTE) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher to join the team for the remainder of the year on Mondays to Thursdays.

All Saints’ College is a coeducational year 7-12 Catholic School which is part of the Maitland Newcastle Diocese system of schools. With approximately 1400 students and 200 staff learning and working across 2 campuses, we are the largest school in our diocese and one of the largest Catholic Schools in the state. The Junior Campus caters for our year 7-10 students, and the Senior Campus caters for our senior students in years 11 and 12. Following the decision by the Diocese in 2021 the College will be transitioning to one campus in the next few years.

All Saints' College prides itself on a strong presence in the Maitland community with a well-established Catholic tradition which includes a deep association with the local Parish community. As a proud Catholic College, we encourage our students on their formation journey nurtured within a caring and supportive Christian environment.

All Saints' College commits to focusing on each individual child’s ability, offering a unique array of educational, creative, sporting and formation opportunities for the student. Our goal for each student is to grow into lifelong learners, who are critical thinkers that value and build authentic relationships. We are a community committed to a safe and supportive environment nurturing the formation of the whole person celebrating continual growth and success.

The role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is to focus on support for students and school communities in the areas of curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher shares responsibility with all staff for the Catholic identity and mission of the school. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Reconciliation Action Plan - Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher will be specifically involved with the formation and implementation of Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, which are targeted at improving educational outcomes and supporting educational pathways, both within and
beyond the school setting.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is responsible to the school Principal and liaises closely with classroom teachers, curriculum teams, wellbeing teams, ministry teams and Learning Support teams. At the discretion of the Principal, duties may be varied according to the needs of the school.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Teachers of Religion positions you must also be Catholic
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment
- Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
- Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgment of Aboriginality is welcomed
- Active NESA Accreditation
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of anaphylaxis training
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Current unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence
- Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category B or D - Accreditation to Teach or Accreditation to Teach Religion

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and gro

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