ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LIAISON (K-12)

St Gregory's College

GREGORY HILLS, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 October 2020


Permanent fulltime position commencing 25 January 2021

<h2></h2> <p><strong><strong>About the College<br /></strong></strong></p> <p>St Gregory&#39;s College Campbelltown is a K-12 (K-6 Co-Ed and 7-12 all boys) Catholic Independent College in the Marist tradition. The College has over 1,000 students, including 140 boarders.</p><p>Since its foundation in 1926 by the Marist Brothers, our College has been proud of its school spirit which places an emphasis on family, belonging and encouragement to do your best. The College has a strong tradition and reputation for academic excellence, high achievement in sporting competitions and for providing a wide range of extra-curricular activities.  </p> <p>The College is located less than an hour from the Sydney CBD with convenient access to the M5.</p><p><br /></p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br /></p> <p>The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison position is required to oversee the smooth induction, progress and ongoing holistic development of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at the College. The position requires a strong and deliberate focus on the academic care of the cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarding and day students. </p><p> The successful applicant will provide in-class and out-of- class support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to improve motivation, engagement with learning and educational outcomes. </p><p><br /></p><p>Fulltime permanent position. </p><p>Commencement date:     25 January 2021 <br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>Closing Date for applications: 9th October 2020 (4.00pm)</b><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Teachers at the College are employed under the NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Teachers-Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017<br /></p> <p>Applicants do not require a CEO (Catholic) number to apply for this position.</p><p>We invite you to visit our website on http://www.stgregs.nsw.edu.au/employment to obtain a detailed Position Description, Application Form and further information about St Gregory’s College and this position.</p> <p>Enquires, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to the Deputy Principal on 02 4629 4125. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Ideal Applicant</b></p><p>The successful applicant will be responsible for building a bridge and strengthening relationships between the College and families and for ensuring students maintain and enhance their links to culture. They will act to gain parent and community support and work in partnership with them to achieve successful outcomes for their sons and daughters. </p><p> The successful applicant will contribute significantly to the enrichment of cultural awareness through the provision of knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, languages and cultures to promote respect and harmony.  </p><p>They will have strong cultural connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and be able to provide advice and responses to issues related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. <br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>How to Apply </b></p><p>Applications should be addressed to the College Deputy Principal, Mr Paul Brooks</p><p>Applications must be sent to employment&#64;stgregs.nsw.edu.au with the following:-<br /></p><p><b>Cover Letter </b></p><ul><li>Introduce yourself, the reasons for applying for the position, why you are a suitable candidate.</li></ul><p><b>Application Form</b> which is located on the College website www.stgregs.nsw.edu.au </p><ul><li>Complete all the details and answer all questions, including providing referee details. </li></ul><p><b>Resume </b></p><ul><li>Work history, educational qualifications, other relevant professional and personal experiences.   </li></ul><p><b>Statement addressing how you have demonstrated the following competencies in your professional experiences</b></p><ul><li>Encourage a climate of excellence in student academic care for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through effective support procedures within the classroom and boarding houses. </li><li>Adopt a proactive role in the assessment and selection of potential Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. </li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with all students and parents from the initial enrolment enquiry through until the student graduates and beyond. </li><li>Build learner profiles to monitor and track the progress of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, both individually and as a group, using the results of internal and external assessment data, reports and other relevant information. </li><li>Implement interventions for any at-risk students, in consultation with relevant staff and the families. </li><li>Promote and facilitate traditional dancing, art and music through the co-ordination of annual celebrations such as National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC, Harmony Day and other key events. </li><li>Maintain active and ongoing relationships with Universities, TAFE Colleges and workplaces that have specific programs to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. </li><li>Qualifications and experience to teach the Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies course. </li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. </p><p>St Gregory’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer </p><p><br /></p>
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