Casual Teacher

St Philip's Christian Education; Salamander Bay; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

St Philip’s Christian Education invites applications for casual teaching positions within our Christian education framework. You will deliver prepared curricula, foster a faith-informed learning environment, and collaborate with school leaders to support student development.

Successful candidates will show clear teaching qualifications, strong classroom management, and a commitment to pastoral care. This role supports ongoing school programs and community values in NSW.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian actively involved in their local evangelical church.
• Clear and well-articulated teaching qualifications with understanding of Christian education.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability in classroom settings.
• Excellent classroom management and positive behaviour strategies.
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prepared subject material aligned with Biblical principles and sound doctrine.
• Collaborate with colleagues in planning and/or team teaching.
• Provide pastoral care and welfare support to students and families as needed.
• Manage attendance, assess progress, and prepare relevant reports for stakeholders.
• Supervise and coordinate students during school activities and events per policy.
• Comply with WHS regulations and school policies in all duties.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Classroom management

Technology proficiency

Working with Children Check

Education

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Introduction:
St Philip’s Christian College is a 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:
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 foundation, 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.
Casual Teachers are responsible for delivering the curriculum material provided for the class and to provide a duty of care to students in the absence of the regular teacher.
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 meetings, as required.
  • 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 as they relate to the teacher’s professional and personal journey.
• Relevant teaching qualifications, with a clear and well-articulated understanding of what it means to be a Christian teacher.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills.
• Highly developed classroom management skills.
• Able to utilise technology efficiently and proactive in developing IT skills.
• Current Working with Children Check.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and persevere when faced with challenge.
• 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.

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.