Classroom Teacher (Primary)

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College (see more jobs from this school)

WADEYE, NT 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 3 January 2025


Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College is looking for enthusiastic and engaging primary Classroom Teachers for an immediate start . Applications for this role are welcomed from both experienced and graduate teachers.

<p><strong>Context statement</strong></p><p>Wadeye is a large remote Aboriginal community situated approximately 400km south-west of Darwin with a population of around 3000 people on Kardu Diminin land. The vast majority of local Aboriginal people speak Murrinhptha as a first language. There are over 20 clans from the surrounding Thamarrurr region residing in Wadeye and attending the school. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College operates a Family as First Teachers (FaFT) program, preschool, primary and secondary school.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>College requirements</strong></p><p>• Support the Catholic Ethos of the College.</p><p>• Support the Vision and Mission statement of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College.</p><p>• Support the Northern Territory Catholic Education Vision and Mission Statement.</p><p><strong>Personal Accountabilities</strong></p><p>• To respect and model Gospel values in all interactions with people in day-to-day life.</p><p>• To genuinely support each student within our care wherever possible, celebrating their diversity and catering for individual differences as required.</p><p>• To be active, collaborative, authentic, professional, and relational members of the College community.</p><p>• To support culture the empowers students to think critically, discern wisely and value the search for truth.</p><p>• To openly and honestly provide support to colleagues through collaboration, public support of other colleagues, and maintaining the dignity of all people within our school community.</p><p>• To enter into dialogue openly and honestly with the principal and leadership team with relevant issues where necessary and appropriate.</p><p>• To recognize and support parents as the first and foremost educators of their children.</p><p>• To actively engage and encourage parents to be involved in their child’s education through a variety of opportunities.</p><p>• To create an atmosphere in which parents feel comfortable to approach the teacher on matters relating to their child.</p><p>• To display passion, commitment, professionalism, integrity, knowledge and expertise.</p><p>• To demonstrate knowledge of best practice and innovative pedagogy.</p><p>• To demonstrate forward thinking and openness to change.</p><p>• To work in a professional manner assuming responsibility for timetabled and scheduled work, deadlines, and following College policies and procedures.</p><p><strong>Position Objective</strong></p><p>As a Primary Classroom Teacher, you will be responsible for creating learning experiences and materials to deliver a set curriculum to support each student with their mental, physical, intellectual, and social development.</p><p>Duties and responsibilities</p><p>• Implementing both formative and summative assessments of students’ performance in the curriculum subjects.</p><p>• Conducting oneself in alignment with college policies and procedures</p><p>• Conducting risk assessments for student participation in practical areas involving class-based activities to ensure the provision of safe environments.</p><p>• Work collaboratively with all college staff including leadership to assist with the overall development of teaching and learning.</p><p>• Using ICT effectively regarding student reporting processing and the design and delivery of modern and engaging teaching and learning experiences.</p><p>• Maintaining and updating teaching qualification for the subject areas taught and Senior First Aid &amp; CPR</p><p>• Maintaining and continuing to perform in alignment with the AITSL professional standards for teaching.</p><p>• Reflecting upon performance and continually engaging in the process of professional development.</p><p>• Have the ability to work with all members of the College Community (Teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, students and visitors.</p><p>• Work alongside colleagues to plan and prepare schoolwork in accordance with curriculum guidelines.</p><p>• With other members of the leadership team, assist in the development and implementation of the schools’ policies and procedures.</p><p>• Adhere with all WHS processes and procedures.</p><p>• To be responsible for the pastoral care of students.</p><p>• To create and maintain an attractive, safe and engaging environment to enable positive learning to take place.</p><p>• To collaboratively develop curriculum and teaching and learning for primary school students in alignment with the ACARA and EAL/D requirements.</p><p>• To deliver dynamic teaching and learning experiences that meet the needs of individual students.</p><p>• To be flexible in planning and classroom management.</p><p>• To adjust programs of work and assessment tasks as required to cater for students with Individual Learning Plans and those on the NCCD.</p><p>• To maintain and upload evidence of adjustments for students as required.</p><p>• To maintain accurate and up to date records to inform reporting and decision making around learning including attendance and pastoral care notes.</p><p>• To be involved in ongoing personal and professional learning as a member or our Professional Learning Community.</p><p>• To work collaboratively in a bilingual teaching team to combine both ways of education to best support children&#39;s everyday learning.</p><p>• To communicate effectively to build relationships and help in everyday practice.</p><p>• Any other duties as specified by the Principal.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>• Candidates must legally be permitted to work in Australia and will be required to hold a current working with children Clearance notice (Ochre Card)</p><p>• Hold relevant teaching qualifications.</p><p>• Hold a NT Teacher Registration.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>• Relocation coverage</p><p>• Fully furnished housing</p><p>• Generous travel allowance</p><p>• Power and Water</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
Save Job

Application Instructions

<p>Please send applications to Principal Jaqueline Conboy at jacqueline.conboy&#64;nt.catholic.edu.au or phone 08 8978 2477 for further information. </p>