<p><strong>St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Coonamble</strong><br><strong>Co-educational, years K-6</strong><br><strong>Permanent Part Time Position (0.6 FTE)</strong><br><strong>Commencing: Term 1 2025</strong></p><p><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br>We have an exciting opportunity for an approachable and caring Support Teacher to join the supportive team at St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Coonamble, NSW. The Support Teacher in a Catholic school is someone who can work with other members of the school to ensure that the 'Learning for All' goal is alive and embedded into all practices within the Learning &amp; Teaching environment of the school.&nbsp;</p><p>We are seeking a Teacher who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:</p><ul><li>Creating a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.</li><li>Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.</li><li>Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.</li><li>Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.</li><li>Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.</li><li>Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contributing to school life.</li><li>Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.</li></ul><p><br>A copy of the position description can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1etvDQYDRq7Vy3mvGh5fMQHGtc-fJXwXg/view?usp=sharing">here.</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br><strong>About You</strong><br>We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Individual Profiles (IPs) and oversee the completion of National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements.</li><li>Proven experience in collaborating with School Counsellors, classroom teachers, and executive staff to address whole-school issues and support targeted response programs.</li><li>Strong skills in coordinating transition processes for students at various educational stages, including starting school, transitioning to high school, and post-school options.</li><li>Capacity to work effectively with teacher's aides and Allied Health professionals to deliver high-quality programs such as PreLit, MiniLit, MultiLit, and QuickSmart.</li><li>Expertise in promoting differentiated and inclusive learning experiences to meet diverse student needs, including literacy, numeracy, ESL, behaviour, and gifted and talented students.</li><li>Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including completing timely funding applications and implementing recommendations from professional reports or meetings.</li></ul><p><strong>About Our Offer</strong><br>Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.&nbsp; Some benefits include:</p><ul><li>Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development</li><li>Positive, engaging, and supportive culture</li><li>An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development</li><li>Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks</li><li>Coonamble celebrates its cultural diversity and rich Indigenous heritage through local events, art exhibitions, and community gatherings</li><li>Coonamble’s nearby Warrumbungle National Park offers hiking trails, spectacular landscapes, and a chance to experience the region's unique flora and fauna.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/warrumbungle-area/coonamble">Click here to find out more about Coonamble, NSW.</a><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.</p><p>St Brigid's School, Coonamble is the first Brigidine School in Australia and a proud part of the Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Our school provides a high-quality Catholic education in a supportive and caring environment, guided by the Brigidine Charisms and the statement "Living and Learning in Strength and Gentleness." As a single-stream primary school catering for students from Kinder to Year 6, we are dedicated to helping our students meet the essential learnings of the NESA Syllabus and the outcomes of the Bathurst Diocesan Religious Education Syllabus.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.stbrigidscoonamble.catholic.edu.au/">Click here to find out more about St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Coonamble.</a><br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br>If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p><ul><li>An updated CV/Resume</li><li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li><li>Contact details of appropriate referees</li><li>All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)</li></ul><p><strong>Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 19 December 2024.</strong></p><p><i><u>Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!</u></i></p><p><strong>A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.</strong></p><p>Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on&nbsp;02 6822 1511.</p><p><i>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</i></p><p><i>A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.</i></p><p><i>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</i></p><p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/496733/support-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>