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Spcc; Waratah; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

St Philip’s Christian College Waratah is seeking Casual Teachers to deliver curriculum provided for classes in the absence of the regular teacher, in line with the college’s Christian values.

You will maintain a safe, engaging learning environment, uphold classroom standards, and contribute to the holistic well-being of students while modelling a Christian worldview. A warm, collaborative team supports professional growth and faith integration.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian actively involved in church.
• Clear understanding of Christian worldview.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver subject matter in line with the class teacher's plan and biblical principles.
• Maintain safe, positive teaching environment.
• Identify and manage risks per policies and WHS.
• Maintain classroom discipline per school policies.
• Supervise playground and buses.
• Assist in coordinating students for events and excursions.
• Report on student performance as required.

Skills

Committed Christian

Christian worldview

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Problem solving

Technological literacy

Working with Children Check

Education

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Location: St Philip's Christian College Waratah

Job Category: Teacher

St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities that has been on a journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually.

As a team, we thrive in and continue to promote excellent working relationships among staff that facilitate innovations and effective changes that readily benefit students and staff alike, while aligning with and supporting the core values of the College, namely:

• Serve one another
• Strive for excellence
• Do what is right
• Build community

Trusted as leaders in education for over four decades, we have pioneered and continue to trail blaze new pathways in education across the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us in this continuing journey of exploring and creating better ways forward in education that’s embedded in Christian values for the whole of life!

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

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. This main responsibility is to be fulfilled in a manner which is consistent with the values and expectations of St Philip’s Christian College.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver subject matter prepared by the teacher they are standing in for, in a way that demonstrates :
  • clear alignment with biblical principles and sound doctrine
  • strong subject knowledge
  • current educational research
  • well-developed practices
  • capacity for student engagement
  • consistency with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers relevant syllabus, documents and policy and procedural documents
• Teach own pre-prepared learning activities when required.
• Develop a safe, positive and effective teaching and learning environment;
• Identify, assess and appropriately manage risks associated with planned learning activities in accordance with College policies and procedures and relevant WHS regulations.
• Maintain discipline in classrooms and other school areas in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Supervise the playground and buses by attending to duties diligently.
• Mark student rolls promptly taking note of student learning needs and medical flags.
• Assist in the coordination of students for special events and variations to normal routine such as camps, services and excursions.
• Pray for students.
• Contribute to the provision of the spiritual, physical, social and emotional well-being and safety of students whilst at school.
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school community by relating biblically toward students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Report on student performance as required.
• Any other reasonable direction that is within the limits of your skills, competence, training and/or experience as given by your Principal or Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Committed Christian who is actively involved in their local evangelical Christian church.
• Relevant teaching qualifications .
• A clear and well-articulated understanding of what it means to be a Christian teacher and ability to demonstrate a Christian worldview.
• Highly developed classroom management skills.
• Up to date curriculum knowledge.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills.
• Technological literacy and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Current Working with Children Check.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students.
• High level ability to adapt teaching style to accommodate needs of students.
• Commitment to empowering all students to be effective learners.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and persevere when faced with challenge.

WE’LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY

As a member of the St Philip’s team, we are committed to continuously advance your God-given purpose and potential by supporting your personal and professional growth, as we anticipate 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.