Classroom Teacher (Primary)

Context statement

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.

College requirements

• Support the Catholic Ethos of the College.

• Support the Vision and Mission statement of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College.

• Support the Northern Territory Catholic Education Vision and Mission Statement.

Personal Accountabilities

• To respect and model Gospel values in all interactions with people in day-to-day life.

• To genuinely support each student within our care wherever possible, celebrating their diversity and catering for individual differences as required.

• To be active, collaborative, authentic, professional, and relational members of the College community.

• To support culture the empowers students to think critically, discern wisely and value the search for truth.

• 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.

• To enter into dialogue openly and honestly with the principal and leadership team with relevant issues where necessary and appropriate.

• To recognize and support parents as the first and foremost educators of their children.

• To actively engage and encourage parents to be involved in their child’s education through a variety of opportunities.

• To create an atmosphere in which parents feel comfortable to approach the teacher on matters relating to their child.

• To display passion, commitment, professionalism, integrity, knowledge and expertise.

• To demonstrate knowledge of best practice and innovative pedagogy.

• To demonstrate forward thinking and openness to change.

• To work in a professional manner assuming responsibility for timetabled and scheduled work, deadlines, and following College policies and procedures.

Position Objective

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.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implementing both formative and summative assessments of students’ performance in the curriculum subjects.

• Conducting oneself in alignment with college policies and procedures

• Conducting risk assessments for student participation in practical areas involving class-based activities to ensure the provision of safe environments.

• Work collaboratively with all college staff including leadership to assist with the overall development of teaching and learning.

• Using ICT effectively regarding student reporting processing and the design and delivery of modern and engaging teaching and learning experiences.

• Maintaining and updating teaching qualification for the subject areas taught and Senior First Aid & CPR

• Maintaining and continuing to perform in alignment with the AITSL professional standards for teaching.

• Reflecting upon performance and continually engaging in the process of professional development.

• Have the ability to work with all members of the College Community (Teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, students and visitors.

• Work alongside colleagues to plan and prepare schoolwork in accordance with curriculum guidelines.

• With other members of the leadership team, assist in the development and implementation of the schools’ policies and procedures.

• Adhere with all WHS processes and procedures.

• To be responsible for the pastoral care of students.

• To create and maintain an attractive, safe and engaging environment to enable positive learning to take place.

• To collaboratively develop curriculum and teaching and learning for primary school students in alignment with the ACARA and EAL/D requirements.

• To deliver dynamic teaching and learning experiences that meet the needs of individual students.

• To be flexible in planning and classroom management.

• To adjust programs of work and assessment tasks as required to cater for students with Individual Learning Plans and those on the NCCD.

• To maintain and upload evidence of adjustments for students as required.

• To maintain accurate and up to date records to inform reporting and decision making around learning including attendance and pastoral care notes.

• To be involved in ongoing personal and professional learning as a member or our Professional Learning Community.

• To work collaboratively in a bilingual teaching team to combine both ways of education to best support children's everyday learning.

• To communicate effectively to build relationships and help in everyday practice.

• Any other duties as specified by the Principal.

Requirements

• Candidates must legally be permitted to work in Australia and will be required to hold a current working with children Clearance notice (Ochre Card)

• Hold relevant teaching qualifications.

• Hold a NT Teacher Registration.

Benefits

• Relocation coverage

• Fully furnished housing

• Generous travel allowance

• Power and Water