Full Time Primary School Teacher

St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock

10 Lomas Ln, Nulkaba NSW 2325

Primary School Teacher

Full Time Role

Salary is in a range: $90,100 - $127,281.

SUMMARY

Staff at St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock model Christian character and good moral behaviour that explicitly supports the Christian beliefs and values of the College. Staff uphold the St Philip’s Christian College greater vision where ‘every student enjoys a safe and secure learning environment and contribute to a positive, inclusive and productive College culture where staff, students and families feel valued and respected. St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock encourages a cohesive culture by engaging with others in a meaningful, caring and authentic manner where priority is given to ensure the Christian growth of students and staff. St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock encourages staff to pursue Professional Development and growth opportunities.

What’s the focus of this position?

Working collaboratively with the Primary staff to deliver curriculum requirement to students across Kindergarten - Year 6. Primary Year Leader opportunities are also available.

DUTIES

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective teaching and learning programs which demonstrate:

- Clear alignment with biblical principals and sound doctrine

- Strong subject knowledge

- Current educational research

- Well-developed practice

- Capacity for student engagement

- Consistency with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant syllabus documents & policies

• Working in collaboration with the relevant Year Group Team and Sub School staff.

• Assess students in a variety of ways for the purposes of giving effective feedback that leads to improvement, and reporting about learning.

• Maintain student records and samples of work, and report on student performance to students, parents, the College and other stakeholders as required.

• Utilise technology well and be proactive in developing IT skills.

• Develop and utilise a wide variety of effective practices so that learning is prioritised in all classrooms.

• Where possible, ensure that learning can continue if unavoidable absence occurs, by providing appropriate lesson plans for colleagues.

• Perform playground duties and lunch clubs as required.

• Involvement in Extracurricular activities including camps, excursions, mission trips and Spring Fair etc.

The essentials you’ll need:

• A current paid Working with Children Check.

• Current Primary Teaching Qualification.

• Be a committed Christian and an active church member.

• Uphold and support the mission, core values, vision, policies and aims of the College.

• Be passionate about Christian education.

• Represent the College in a positive manner to the wider school community.

• Display discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.

• Maintain and build upon your professional expertise by participating in appropriate professional

• development courses.

• Lead by example with high professional standards in all aspects of College life.

• Be personally and corporately committed to developing best practice in teaching, student management and procedural matters.

• Demonstrate high level interpersonal skills, accurate and consistent communication skills, effective collaboration, and effective conflict resolution skills and strategies.

• Demonstrate a high level of organisational proficiency, maintaining high standards with a calm and methodical approach.

• Be positive, self-directed, empathetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated, demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, resilience, multi-tasking and capacity to manage work related pressures.

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team.

• Work successfully to build positive, caring relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and the wider community.

• Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and a willingness to embrace new technologies.

• Support the health and safety of yourself and others by undertaking duties in a manner that is positive, proactive and sustainable.

• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.

• Identification and timely reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.

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