Infants School Classroom Teacher

St George Christian School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St George Christian School (SGCS) seeks a Primary Trained Classroom Teacher for the Infants School at the Sans Souci Campus. The role involves teaching Kindergarten to Year 2, and you will work with grade partners to deliver literacy and numeracy programs aligned with the NSW Syllabus.

A strong IT capability and evidence-based teaching approaches are valued to support student learning. Salary and conditions align with the NSW Christian Schools Teaching Staff Multi – Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualifications to teach the NSW Syllabus.
• Experience to teach Kindergarten to Year 2.

Responsibilities

• Teach a K-2 class at the Infants Campus, reporting to the Head of Infants School.
• Collaborate with grade partners to deliver education across Key Learning Areas.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practices, particularly for literacy and numeracy.
• Utilise IT skills to support learning and classroom management.
• Participate in the total school program and other duties appropriate to Infants School.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

IT skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified NSW primary teacher

Job description

St George Christian School (SGCS) is a K-12 Co-educational School with a reputation for strong academic outcomes, intentional pastoral care and a disciplined and warm environment. Our devoted staff strive to make a positive difference in the life of their students.

The School is based across two campuses in the St George region of Sydney. Our size (dual stream from K-6 and triple stream from 7-12) positions us well to know each student and enables the provision of a breadth of subject choices and co-curricular activities.

SGCS is a dynamic learning community encouraging the development of students' personal character and gifts, whilst experiencing joy in learning and excellence in teaching in a supportive K-12 co-educational Christian environment.

SGCS requires all staff members to meet the school’s requirements of being a committed, evangelical Christian who regularly attends a church and is in full agreement with the SGCS Statement of Faith.

SGCS Infants School is seeking a Primary Trained Classroom Teacher for a permanent full-time position at the Sans Souci Campus on an Infants Class. Successful applicants must possess recognised teaching qualifications to teach the NSW Syllabus and appropriate experience to teach classes from Kindergarten to Year 2.

Reporting to the Head of Infants School, the Classroom Teacher will be jointly responsible with their grade partners to teach a K-2 class, overseeing the education of students in their care across the range of Key Learning Areas. Demonstrated practice in using evidence-based practices, particularly for literacy and numeracy acquisition, along with proficiency in IT skills would be an advantage. Full support through the provision of structured programs, teaching resources, and collaboration with experienced grade partners will ensure a successful start to the role.

The successful applicant will be joining a team of productive, caring, creative and highly regarded staff, and should possess outstanding personal skills and be a positive team member. They are expected to be involved in the total school program, with other duties and responsibilities appropriate to working in an Infants School.

Salary and conditions are consistent with the NSW Christian Schools Teaching Staff Multi – Enterprise Agreement 2024. This role will commence in 2027.

St George Christian School’s mission is to develop each person’s character and gifts, for serving God and his people by promoting joy in learning, excellence in teaching and personal Christian faith and growth towards maturity. The School is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm.