04 Mar 2022
Why work with us?
Scone High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the Upper Hunter Valley, NSW. The student population of 334 is steady, yearly. Approximately 18% of students identify as having an Aboriginal background
We provide a diverse curriculum and a variety of opportunities for all students to succeed in their areas of interest – including drama, dance, music, visual arts, technology and sport.
Our school enjoys strong, supportive links with parents, local businesses, sporting clubs and the wider community.
We have high expectations of our students and staff. We value striving for personal best, responsibility, cooperation, honesty and respect.
About the role
This position is 5 days per week, commencing Tuesday 26 April to Tuesday 20 December 2022 with the possibility of extension.
This role involves working with the Aboriginal Education team to support Aboriginal student attendance, engagement and educational outcomes. The successful applicant will positively engage with all stakeholders, develop relations with Aboriginal families and the community members, and contribute to a positive culture at Scone High School. The role will include assisting classroom teachers to organise and prepare resources and implement strategies to assist each student in achieving goals set in their Personalised Learning Plan as well as working as an effective team member across the whole school.
Role criteria
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in order to achieve outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to support personalised learning for Aboriginal students to achieve cultural, wellbeing and academic goals.
- Ability to foster and develop relationships and partnerships with Aboriginal families, students and community members.
- Demonstrated ability to organise community events for the school with key stakeholders including engaging parents and the community in cultural experiences.
Who can apply
Successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance.
Confirmation of Aboriginality or a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality Guidelines.
NB. This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
How to apply
An expression of interest addressing the criteria no more than 2 A4 pages in length should be submitted to Gayelene Hillier, HT Learning and Engagement at Gayelene.Hillier2@det.nsw.edu.au by 4pm on Friday 18 March 2022.
Applicants are requested to include the names of two referees, one of the referees listed must be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor.