Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education - Medowie, Australia - Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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Posted: 09/05/2023-

Closing Date: 26/05/2023- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Medowie- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingCatherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is seeking a temporary full time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher to join the team as soon as possible for the remainder of the year.

Commencing in 2021 with Years 7 & 8, the newly established Catherine McAuley Catholic College is expected to grow annually to a Years 7-12 Learning Community in 2025.

The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all.

The College is located in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change.

Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour's drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.

The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher has an important role in supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students to access Curriculum, and support the well-being of students.

The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher also has a role in mentoring of students, liaising with families and the broader Aboriginal Community, promoting Cultural awareness and responsiveness within the school and coordinating significant events such as NAIDOC Week.

Duties may be varied according to the needs of the school.

The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher should be able to demonstrate:

A relevant understanding of, and a clear commitment to, the philosophy and objectives of Catholic education
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
Plan and implement literacy and/or numeracy interventions targeted at improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Contribute to cultural knowledge of all students by helping teachers incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in their classrooms
Provide professional learning re culturally appropriate human and material resources
Foster regular school attendance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Promote engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with wellbeing initiatives and support
Assist students with documentation related to Aboriginal Identify
Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Enable positive transition processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Form partnerships and promote communication with parents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students especially in relation to regular school attendance, achievement, and wellbeing
Encourage parental involvement and support for student learning activities and volunteer programs
Engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the wider community
Form partnerships and maintain effective communication and involvement with the local and extended Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and with the wider community, to support education, wellbeing and cultural outcomes for students
Promote, organise, and encourage student engagement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cultural activities throughout the year, e.g. NAIDOC Week
Actively participate in, and contribute to, planning and development initiatives and meetings involving Aboriginal Education across the Diocese.

Acknowledgement and agreement of the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.

The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect, and 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 Codes of Conduct.

Desired Skills and Experience:

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

Be appropriately qualified as a four year trained teacher
Qualifications and/or experience (see below) relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and/or cultural