Teacher's Aides (Secondary) - commencing Term 4, 2024

ABOUT US

St Lucy's School is a Catholic primary and secondary school in the Dominican tradition for students with disabilities. We are a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose.

At St Lucy's School we work with each studentindividually in order to unlock their unique potential and to encourage them to become independent. We provide a holistic education, offering outstanding academic programs taught by special educators with the support of our dedicated therapy team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Secondary Teacher's Aides at our Wahroonga campus. The role consists of 34 hours per week (Term-time only) from Monday to Friday. The Teacher's Aide works under the direction of the class teacher assisting with the supervision of students and a range of other activities.

ABOUT YOU

The School's core values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

To be successful for this role, the following experience, skills and attributes are essential.​​​​​​:

• Demonstrated commitment to student well-being and child safety.
• Capability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to be able to multi-task and work efficiently.
• Acts professionally and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent initiative and judgement when required.
• Honest, reliable and a high standard of integrity.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Participation in co-curricular activities, camps and day trips/excursions.
• A preparedness to embrace the ethos and values of St Lucy's School.

The following experience, skills and attributes are desirable:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Mircosoft Word and Boardmaker

EXTRA BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST LUCY'S

• As a Public Benevolent Institution, we can offer to package up to $15,899 of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit and this will increase your take home salary.
• We offer Novated Leasing, this is a financial arrangement used to salary package a motor vehicle.
• Close to public transport on Sydney's beautiful North Shore
• Onsite Car Parking available
• Purpose Built Classrooms with latest technology
• Personal Well-Being Initiatives and access to Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Plans
• Other Employee Benefits

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, please see the position description.

To apply for this position, please email hr@stlucys.nsw.edu.au the following documentation:

• Completed Application form
• Resume
• Brief Covering Letteraddressed to the Principal, David Raphael(no longer than one page) which addresses:
• The reason for your interest, and
• Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role

The school is committed to the National Safeguarding Principles for Child Safe Organisations. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all successful applicants will be required to have a current Working with Children Check. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

St Lucy's School policy requires staff to have received three (3) Covid-19 vaccine doses.

Applications closeon Wednesday 4 September 2024.