Casual Teacher

St Philip's Christian Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning College invites applications for its casual teacher pool. The role emphasizes planning, delivering engaging teaching programs and upholding Christian values within a supportive learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold teaching qualifications with NESA accreditation and a current Working with Children Check; transcripts should be provided. This position supports flexible staffing across the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast regions.

Qualifications

• Requires a teaching qualification and relevant accreditation as per Australian standards.
• Demonstrates pedagogical expertise and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a Christian education context.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective teaching and learning programs.
• Foster a safe, engaging environment supporting academic and spiritual development.
• Engage parents and the community to support student progress.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback to stakeholders.
• Participate in school activities and contribute to process improvements.
• Maintain student records and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Pedagogical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Teaching qualification

NESA accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction: SPCC Dynamic Learning College is taking application for Casual Teacher pool now!

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:

Job Description

The St Philip's Christian College teacher will primarily be responsible for the development and improvement of the College in the areas of planning, innovating, preparing and delivering effective teaching and learning programs. 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 that strongly align with biblical principles and sound doctrine.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Plan, create and distribute educational content, such as notes, summaries, assignments, and tests.
• Foster a safe, supportive, engaging tidy and orderly learning environment that meets the needs and promotes the development of students in academic, spiritual, physical and emotional areas.
• Engage parents, colleagues and the wider community in a way that create healthy, productive relationships with them.
• Assess and report student progress, giving effective feedback to students, parents, the College and other stakeholders that leads to improvement, as required.
• Initiate and participate in school related extra curricular activities/duties.
• Initiate, participate in developing new and improved processes, methods and programs that are best practice and align with school policies and beliefs.
• Maintain student records and samples of works.
• Monitor and accurately report health and safety risks, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Passionate about Christian education.
• Displays qualities of a committed and growing Christian who is an active church member.
• Displays discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
• Positive, self-directed, enthusiastic and highly motivated Demonstrates adaptability and resilience.
• Demonstrates pedagogical expertise and continuously pursues professional development.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team, and effective conflict resolution skills and practices.
• Possesses excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and proactive in learning new technologies.
• Manages work based on priorities in a calm and methodical approach.
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Has a current Working with Children Check.

Skills and Experiences:

Desired Skills & Experience

This position requires a degree and applicable teaching qualifications and relevant experience. University transcripts and NESA accreditation details must be provided.

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.