Defence School Mentor
POSITION: DEFENCE SCHOOL MENTOR
(Temporary 0.3FTE/ 1.5 days per week)
START DATE: 18 March 2019
FINISH DATE: 31 December 2019
POSITION DETAILS:
The occupant of this position will provide information and support and develop a range of activities for dependents of Defence members and families to ease the impact of mobility and service related parental absence.
The DSM is an employee of Mother Teresa Catholic College and is responsible to the principal or nominee for everyday activities.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The successful applicant will have:
- Sound communication skills both oral and written, and the ability to communicate effectively with primary school aged children, school principal and staff, parents, Defence members and their families
- Demonstrated ability to organise own work, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and as a team-member and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to plan, organise and deliver activities and resources relating to the needs of Defence families
- Ability to acquire quickly an understanding of the operations of the school
- Possession of a current driver’s licence
- Previous personal experience of membership of the defence force or connection with defence families is desirable
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Certificate 111 Education Support (preferred)
Working with Children Check
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 noon Friday 8 March 2019. Please send all applications to: sandra.loveridge@cewa.edu.au
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a selection panel which will include a Regional Education Defence Liaison Officer.
Relief Staff
At Mother Teresa Catholic College we work as a team to deliver a holistic education to our students.
The College seeks Relief Teaching and Education Assistant applicants who are enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate, and who have an excellent track record in the classroom. We also employ Administrative and Technical Staff who are proactive and outstanding in their chosen field, and who bring with them a strong sense of service.
All applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the ideals and ethos of Catholic Education. All staff are encouraged to contribute wholeheartedly to the life of the College, including involvement in a wide variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for our students.
The College is a Equal Opportunity Employer where staff are treated in a caring manner. If there are no applicable vacancies and you wish to be considered for future opportunities, please email your details and Curriculum Vitae to admin@motherteresa.wa.edu.au to register your interest.