St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar is seeking a temporary part-time (0.8 FTE) Learning Support Teacher&nbsp;to join the team for the remainder of 2022, working Tuesday to Friday.&nbsp;<br><br>St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12.<br>The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness.<br>The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.&nbsp;<br><br>Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel &amp; Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café &amp; Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces.<br>Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.&nbsp;<br><li>Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience&nbsp;<br></li><li>Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement&nbsp;<br></li><li>Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs&nbsp;<br><br>Learning Support Teachers work in collaboration with the school leadership team to:&nbsp;<br></li><li>Support the development of inclusive learning environments&nbsp;<br></li><li>Manage programs and processes to support students with disability&nbsp;<br></li><li>Consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel, and external providers&nbsp;<br></li><li>Build capacity of school staff in the area of Special Education&nbsp;<br><br>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.&nbsp;The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</li>