At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support students with visual impairments using innovative methods and technologies.
- Company: Banora Point High School, a vibrant community-focused school on the Tweed Coast.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and cultural respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Approval to teach Visual Impairment and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Banora Point High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the Tweed Coast area. The school pays respect to the traditional custodians, the Nganduwal and Goodginburra people of the Minjungbul speaking clans of the Bundjalung nation. The student population is approximately 525, with 10.6% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and less than 2% coming from a non-English speaking background.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach Visual Impairment (Primary) and Visual Impairment (Secondary).
- High level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a proven capacity to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and external agencies, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department of Education’s relevant disability policies as well as the policies and protocols supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in culturally safe environments and respecting cultural practices.
- Experience in teaching the use of braille, assistive technology and associated software including iOS applications to support access to the curriculum, as well as the ability to co-develop and monitor personalised learning and other relevant plans for students with visual impairments.
Conditions
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
Special Notes
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application. This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking permanent part-time work less than FTE 0.400 are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission. Please note that the FTE selection is final. No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant. If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role. Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept.
For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
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