INTRODUCTION:

Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School Tarro is seeking a temporary part time (0.4FTE) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher in July for the remainder of the year.
We’re seeking a passionate educator to champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, support student wellbeing, and help shape a culturally inclusive learning environment.

THE PERFECT PERSON WILL:

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Empower Students: Lead the development of Personal Learning Plans to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in achieving their full potential.
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Build Community: Strengthen ties with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and promote cultural understanding across the school.
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Live Your Faith: Contribute to the Catholic identity and mission of the school, supporting a faith-filled and inclusive environment.
Just 20 minutes from Newcastle, Tarro offers a welcoming community and a peaceful lifestyle — perfect for educators seeking purpose and connection.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 from the areas of Tarro, Woodberry, Beresfield, Thornton, Tenambit and Ashtonfield. Our school community is warm and welcoming, with a strong focus on supporting children with additional needs to help them reach their individual learning goals.
The school celebrates the unique gifts and qualities of each individual student and encourages them to fully participate in the life of their class and school. At Our Lady of Lourdes, students can participate in many extra-curricular activities and competitions beyond the classroom environment such as debating, public speaking, ICAS, Science and Technology challenges, spelling bees and sporting events.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is to focus on support for students and school communities in the areas of curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher shares responsibility with all staff for the Catholic identity and mission of the school. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher will be specifically involved with the formation and implementation of Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, which are targeted at improving educational outcomes and supporting educational pathways, both within and beyond the school setting.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is responsible to the school Principal and liaises closely with classroom teachers, curriculum teams, wellbeing teams, ministry teams and Learning Support teams. At the discretion of the Principal, duties may be varied according to the needs of the school.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Teachers of Religion positions you must also be Catholic
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes

Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment

• Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgment of Aboriginality is welcomed
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Current unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence
• Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category B or D – Accreditation to Teach or Accreditation to Teach Religion

Please refer the Job description for details