Junior School Teacher

Wenona School; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Onsite gym and pool facilities

Morning tea provided

EAP access and flu vaccinations

Job summary

Wenona School in North Sydney invites a dedicated Junior School Teacher (K-6) for a temporary full-time role in 2027. You will design engaging programs, assess learning authentically, and support the wellbeing of young students while collaborating with a team of educators and using ICT to enrich lessons.

Applicants with a passion for education and strong communication skills will build positive relationships with staff, students and families, and contribute to Wenona's values and inclusive

Qualifications

• Passionate about education and creative/adaptive in teaching practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage students, staff and parents.
• Experience with International Baccalaureate and Primary Years Program is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach and inspire students in the K–6 range, delivering innovative teaching programs.
• Plan and implement authentic assessments to inform teaching and learning.
• Nurture social and emotional wellbeing of young students.
• Collaborate with a team of professional educators to support student outcomes.
• Utilise ICT to enrich learning beyond the classroom.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Job description

The Position

The role of Junior School Teacher (K-6) is a rewarding opportunity to inspire our young students by designing and delivering innovative teaching programs to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement in the classroom and beyond.

Key priorities for the role also include:

• Teach and aspire to the standards articulated in the Wenona Effective Teaching Cycle in collaboration with our team of professional educators.
• Planning and implementing authentic assessments that informs teaching and learning.
• Nurturing each individual by supporting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of young students.
• Collaborating and contributing to a team and faculty of professional educators.
• Utilising ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement beyond the classroom.

This is a temporary Full-Time position for 2027.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be passionate about education and creative and adaptable in your approach as you support and engage each child. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with and build strong positive relationships with members of the school community including other staff, students and parents. You will be committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and receptive to opportunities for personal and professional development and be committed to supporting the values of Wenona as you undertake your role. Experience with the International Baccalaureate and Primary Years Program philosophy and pedagogy would be advantageous.

Benefits We Offer

• Strong culture of teamwork and professional development support.
• Access to professional growth and staff development learning experiences.
• Staff discounts, onsite gym and pool facilities and morning tea provided.
• Access to EAP and onsite annual flu vaccinations.

This role requires the successful applicant to be NESA accredited, hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, current NSW Police Check and to be fully vaccinated in line with any current Public Health Order.

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. (https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check)