<p>LACS is a K - 12 school in Ltyentye Apurte / Santa Teresa, a medium-sized Aboriginal Catholic community located 83 KM southeast of Alice Springs. There are 40 staff and an enrolment of approximately 120 students. The school has small class sizes and features specialist facilities including a community library, STEM and home economics rooms. Every classroom has access to the internet and is fitted with PCs, laptops, iPads and interactive whiteboards.  English is the second or third language for most students at the school, and the Arrernte language &amp; 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 very good. Spend your weekends exploring the beautiful MacDonald Ranges, famous for postcard-like scenery, world-class hikes, swimming holes and natural treasures. See black-footed rock wallabies near the permanent waterhole at Simpsons Gap. At noon, watch the walls of Standley Chasm glow bright red. Swim at Ellery Creek Big Hole. Explore Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen and the Ochre Pits, a sacred site still used by local Aboriginal people. Feel the spirit of the red centre by visiting Uluru and Kata Tjuta. (The Olgas) </p><p><b>Requirements:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and / or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or actively working towards)</li><li>A current First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis </li><li>Current OCHRE card (WWCC) </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework </li><li>Experience working in a childcare environment </li><li>A passion for educating young children and working closely with their families </li><li>A willingness and receptiveness to self-learning and development </li><li>The ability to communicate written and verbally on all levels.</li></ul><p><b>For more information on the school visit:</b></p><p>School Website http://www.lacecnt.catholic.edu.au</p><p>School Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LtyentyeApurteCEC/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LtyentyeApurteCEC/</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.lacent.catholic.edu.au/faith-culture/about-lacec-and-santa-teresa" rel="nofollow">http://www.lacent.catholic.edu.au/faith-culture/about-lacec-and-santa-teresa</a> </p><p>Interested applicants are invited to make enquiries with Robert Dreise, A/- Principal, LACS. Telephone: 0423260922. </p><p>Applicants need to submit an application letter and current CV with certified copies of qualifications, including three recent professional referees to:robert.dreise&#64;nt.catholic.edu.au </p><p><b>Applications close at 4:00 pm on 29 February</b><b> 2024.</b></p><p><br /></p><p>ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION NT</p><p>Teaching over 5000 students across the NT in 5 Aboriginal Schools, 9 Primary Schools and 3 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.</p>