Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School (LACS) is a remarkable school in the beautiful remote Aboriginal community of Ltyentye Apurte / Santa Teresa. Both the school and the community have won awards for their work. We are looking for two (2) full-time Primary Classroom Teachers to work in 1) our TRANSITION class and 2) our YEAR 5/6 classes from the beginning of Term 3, 2022.
LACS is a K - 12 school. Santa Teresa is located 83 KM south east of Alice Springs. There are 45 staff and an enrolment of approximately 140 students. The school has small class sizes and features specialist facilities including a community library, STEM and food technology rooms. Every classroom has access to the Internet, PCs, laptops, iPads and SMARTboards (IWBs). English is the second or third language for most students at the school, and the Arrernte language & culture program is a key focus of the curriculum at LACS. Teachers work as members of a team in partnership with local Aboriginal people and Arrernte Assistant Teachers. Staff members live in close proximity to each other and the school. The standard of accommodation is good.
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Interested applicants are invited to make enquiries with Justin Colley, Principal, LACS. Telephone (08) 8956 0937.
Teaching over 5000 students across the NT in five Aboriginal Schools, nine Primary Schools and three Colleges. Head office is located in Berrimah. Catholic schools offer a high quality, yet affordable education alternative. Our broad academic curriculum is taught in a inclusive, faith filled learning community. Catholic schools use the latest technology. We focus on cutting edge evidence based research to teach students skills for tomorrows world. Our focus is to teach the whole child practical life skills like persistence, problem solving and getting along. Catholic Schools encourage creativity and sustainability. You will be working as part of a highly motivated team of teachers. Supported by specialist teachers, inclusion support advisors, psychologists, counsellors, occupational and speech therapists as well as our school management, HR and financial services.