1.0 FTE Secondary Teacher

St Philip's Christian Education; Nulkaba; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning seeks a Secondary English teacher for 0.8–1.0 FTE by negotiation, accreditable to teach English. You will work closely with the school executive to deliver transformative Christian education grounded in the Australian standards for teachers.

You will mentor students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to pastoral care while upholding Christian values across campus life.

Formación

• Committed Christian actively involved in church.
• Able to utilise technology efficiently and proactively develop IT skills.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Qualifications and/or experience in special and inclusive education preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver prepared subject matter with alignment to Biblical principles and high subject knowledge.
• Provide pastoral care and welfare support to students and families.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising students during activities and events.
• Maintain accurate attendance and prepare relevant reports for stakeholders.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in professional learning.

Conocimientos

Christian faith

Technology proficiency

Qualified teacher

Working with Children Check

Inclusive education experience

Educación

Teaching qualifications

Experience in special/inclusive education

Descripción del empleo

Introduction:

St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning offers a tailored learning program for children and young individuals diagnosed with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and/or Autism (Level 1 & 2). Our mission is to empower these students for lifelong success through evidence-informed methodologies that celebrate their unique strengths.

Dynamic Learning College is a part of St Philip’s Christian College's rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

• Christ first


• Serve one another


• Strive for excellence


• Do what is right


• Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

Description:

We are seeking a 0.8fte to 1.0fte by negotiation Secondary Teacher, accreditation to teach English preferred for 2027.

SPCC Teachers have an important responsibility to both teach and minister in their gifts so that children and young people receive an excellent education with holistic foundations, embedded in Christian values, for the whole of life. This will be done in close collaboration with the school executive and strict compliance with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant syllabus, policy and procedures, while upholding the mission and values of the College.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Deliver prepared subject matter in a way that demonstrates:
  
  
  
  • clear alignment with Biblical principles 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 NESA syllabus, policy and procedural documents, and to the ‘SPCC Whole of Life Framework' to enhance and strengthen students’ learning habits
  
  
  • effective collaboration in team planning and/or team teaching
  
  
  
  


• Conduct various pastoral care and welfare duties which include but not limited to the following:
  
  
  
  • Share devotions and pray with students.
  
  
  • Support the spiritual, physical, social, emotional well-being, and safety of students by building safe, supportive, and respectful in various settings.
  
  
  • Respond to pastoral care issues efficiently and in a timely manner, which may include offering relevant support to families in need.
  
  
  • Conduct and attend parent interviews regarding students with additional and/or behavioural needs.
  
  
  • Create supportive learning environments that cater to all student learning needs and manage behaviour effectively, in accordance with College policies and procedures (Ex: proper wearing of school uniform).
  
  
  • Assist in the diligent coordination and supervision of students during regular school activities and/or special events in and outside the campus grounds such as playground time, camps, services, excursions and the like.
  
  
  
  


• Oversee, execute and manage the day-to-day administrative and operational needs of the College in an efficient and effective manner. These include the following:
  
  
  
  • Assess and record student progress carefully and appropriately, and provide timely feedback to students while actively engaging them in the learning process.
  
  
  • Maintain accurate student attendance records.
  
  
  • Prepare, review and present relevant reports, documents to various stakeholders.
  
  
  • Identify, assess and appropriately manage risks associated with planned learning activities in accordance with College policies and procedures and relevant WHS regulations
  
  
  • Where possible, ensure that learning can continue if unavoidable absence occurs, by providing appropriate lesson plans for colleagues.
  
  
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and after school events as required.
  
  
  
  


• Attend to and comply with any other reasonable direction that is within the limits of Teacher’s skills, competence, training and/or experience as given by the Supervisor and/or Principal.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• A committed Christian who is actively involved in their local evangelical Christian church and who is overt and allows for discussion and prayer about matters of faith.


• Relevant teaching qualifications, with a clear and well-articulated understanding of what it means to be a Christian teacher.


• Able to utilise technology efficiently and proactive in developing IT skills.


• Current Working with Children Check.


• Qualifications and/or experience in special and inclusive education preferred.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

• A mindset that constantly explores new and alternate education pathways.


• Committed to empowering all students to be effective learners.


• Committed to continuous improvement and life-long learning for self and others by actively engaging in professional learning and maintaining teaching competency and currency of knowledge as required by the College, Professional Teaching and Learning Strategy and NESA.


• Seeks opportunities to use personal strengths and talents to be involved in the extra and co-curricular life of the College.


• Responsibly ensures the workplace is free from sexual harassment and does not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment.


• Committed to a culture that upholds, supports and embraces Child Safe Standards.


• Advocates for and ensures strict compliance with work health safety standards.


• Represents the College in a positive manner to the wider community.

WE’LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY

As a member of the St. Philip’s team, we are committed to advancing your God-given purpose and potential by supporting your personal and professional growth, while approaching the changing needs of the future with confidence and ingenuity.

Note: All SPCC employees are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment. They are also committed to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and strictly complies with work health safety standards.