We are currently seeking a passionate Year 1 Primary School teacher, to be a part of our collaborative Junior Primary team.  

The successful applicant will work alongside our current Junior Primary teachers, and collaboratively with our other Year 1 Class.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title: Junior Primary Year 1 Teacher

Commencing: 18/01/2021

Type: Permanent. Part Time

FTE equivalent: 0.4 FTE

DETAILS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION 

Key Responsibilities:

Class teacher for Year 1, teaching all aspects of The Australian Curriculum as pertinent to Year 1. (Science, LOTE, PE & Performing Arts are taught by specialist teachers at Cedar College.)

Reporting/Working Relationships: 

Personal Requirements:

We are looking for a passionate teacher to be a part of our collaborative team. Early Childhood training, knowledge and expertise would be preferred, along with a desire to implement innovative teaching approaches. You will need to demonstrate a sincere commitment to Jesus Christ, the philosophy of Christian Education, and be actively involved in your local church.

Application Process: An application form, obtainable by calling (08) 8261 3377 must be submitted in order to be considered.

Applications Close: Thursday November 26, 2020, 4pm

We are currently seeking an Education Support Officer (ESO) to support our Home Economics Department.  

The aim of this role is to provide support for the Home Economics department, both in administration and in the classroom with students. This includes the sourcing and preparation of food items and other items used in the Home Economics curriculum

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title: Home Economics Education Support Officer

Commencing: 18/01/2021

Type: Permanent, Part Time

FTE equivalent: 0.44 (20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)

Reports to: Home Economics Key Teacher

Tenure: To be reviewed in 2022

DETAILS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION 

Key Responsibilities:

The aim of this role is to provide support for the Home Economics department, both in administration and in the classroom with students. This includes the sourcing and preparation of food items and other items used in the Home Economics curriculum.

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

PRE-TERM TASKS:

• Obtain term class lists from General Access
• Type and label student folders, hairnet bags, OHS student sheets
• Request list of students with allergies from school nurse, attach to office wall
• Photocopy Food & Hospitality student worksheets and recipes. File in teacher folders
• Set up kitchen ready for the term to commence

WEEKLY TASKS:

• Collate weekly food orders in conjunction with teachers for Years 7-12
• Purchase food from local supermarkets
• Unpack shopping, placing in appropriate year level trays and fridge boxes
• Prepare for, and clean up after, teachers’ demonstrations
• Prepare ingredients for student practicals, measuring meat and bagging, cutting and dividing vegetables, placing ingredients on individual trays for recipes (Senior School)
• Wash, dry, and fold tea towels after practical lessons
• Pack away equipment and deal with leftover ingredients after practical lessons
• Empty bins
• Check utensils and equipment in kitchen and student benches
• Update electronic budget records
• Deliver purchase receipts to the Finance Office and coordinate the float as required
• Keep regular stock filled, follow FIFO
• Account for students with allergies where possible in the food order, consult with teacher on alternative ingredients

END OF TERM TASKS:

• Cleaning of Home Economics facility, utensils and appliances. Student assistance can be coordinated
• Refer to end of term duties, including knife sharpening, sanitising cutting boards and washing aprons
• Stocktake pantry, fridge and freezer items
• Prior to end of term, track ingredients for use-by/best before and liaise with class teachers regarding their best use
• Order and purchase supplies and equipment as necessary
• Tend to school herb garden according to planned term recipes

OTHER/SHARED TASKS

• Keep track of maintenance calendar and arrange maintenance as necessary
• Undertake basic maintenance of some items (such as: oil sewing machines, change needles/globes, descale/clean dishwasher, clean woodfired oven)
• Acquire new equipment and source replacement parts as necessary
• Update safe operating procedures for equipment, risk assessments and MSDS in conjunction with key teacher
• Assist in the preparation of events requiring the Home Economics department
• Assist students who have additional needs in conjunction with the classroom teacher
• Assist in practical classes as necessary

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Proficiency in Synergetic and Canvas Learning Management Systems (training can be provided)
• A high level of organisation and an ability to multitask
• Sound literacy and effective communication skills, including electronic (written) and verbal
• A strong interest, understanding and experience in working in a team environment
• A love for cooking and textiles
• A willingness to work closely with teachers and students
• Awareness of OHS in the kitchen and textiles
• A knowledge of operating commercial equipment – dishwasher, combi oven, stand mixer, stab mixer, stoves, ovens, deep fryer, Thermomix
• A knowledge regarding the sourcing of unique ingredients
• A knowledge of operating small electrical appliances in the kitchen
• An understanding of, and an ability to use sewing machines and overlockers
• Knowledge of fabric, patterns and haberdashery items
• Ability to interact with students and provide demonstrations
• Ability to use photocopiers and laminator

Necessary Qualifications and Checks:

• A current, paid Working With Children Check (current DCSI check will also suffice)
• Food handling certificate
• Senior First Aid
• Current driver’s license and access to vehicle

Personal Requirements:

You will need to demonstrate a sincere commitment to Jesus Christ, the philosophy of Christian Education, and be actively involved in your local church.

Application Process: An application form, obtainable by calling (08) 8261 3377 must be submitted in order to be considered.

Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday November 26, 2020.