Middle School Teachers

The Scots College; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free barista coffee and lunches

Employee Assistance Programs

Access to college bus transport

Access to medical services

Free college gym access

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Scots College is a distinctive Australian day and boarding boys' school, promoting the lordship of Jesus Christ in all things and inspiring students to learn, lead and serve. The College seeks a dedicated educator to plan engaging lessons, assess student progress, and provide pastoral care within a supportive, faith-based environment.

Plan and deliver diverse programs, integrate ICT, and collaborate with staff to implement college policies, uphold safety, and foster co-curricular

Qualifications

• Qualified in education and registered with NSW Institute of Teachers/NESA.
• Experience teaching more than one discipline.
• Desire to work with Stage 4 students transitioning from Prep School.
• Ability to infuse the Christian ethos into teaching practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and assess the TAS or Maths Curriculum.
• Be a degree holder in Secondary or Primary Education.
• Collaborative, energetic and confident team player with outstanding communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Professional and personal integrity; flexible and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-sequenced programs using diverse teaching strategies.
• Support student needs, incorporate ICT, respect cultures and involve parents.
• Maintain inclusive, disciplined classrooms that promote excellence.
• Follow assessment and reporting policies and provide timely feedback.
• Engage in pastoral care and co-curricular activities, model Christian values.
• Contribute to and implement College policies to ensure wellbeing and safety.
• Plan and deliver a consistent sport and co-curricular program with staff.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student support

Collaboration

Communication

Church ethos integration

Education

Degree in Secondary or Primary Education

Registered with NSW Institute of Teachers/NESA

Job description

The Scots College is a distinctive Australian day and boarding boys' school that promoting the lordship of Jesus Christ in all things. We exist to inspire boys to learn, lead and serve as they strive for excellence together. Scots has been raising fine young men since 1893 from Sydney, NSW and different nations around the world.

Our staff are committed to a culture of high expectations that nourishes creative, confident, accomplished young men. We employ professional, experienced and hardworking staff who are offered outstanding opportunities for development, leadership and new experiences. At Scots, you belong to a team who enjoy working alongside you and champion your accomplishments.

What do we offer?

• A culture that cultivates a body of graduates who are well-rounded, successful men of faith and independent mind who influence their nation for the greater good and who strive to be worthy of their forefathers.
• An institution that seeks to serve God faithfully, through our core values and culture.
• Personal development and growth opportunities.
• A constructive and supportive work environment in which all staff members are valued.
• Financial and non-financial rewards and incentives.
• Free barista morning coffee and lunches.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Access to The Scots College bus transport system.
• Access to medical services.
• Free access to the college gym.
• Salary packaging.

Job Description

Teaching Delivery

Plan and deliver engaging, well-sequenced programs using diverse teaching strategies. Support student needs, incorporate ICT, respect cultures, involve parents, and maintain inclusive, disciplined classrooms that promote excellence.

Assessment and Reporting

Follow assessment and reporting policies, use feedback to improve practices, apply diverse assessment strategies, provide timely feedback, participate in moderation, and maintain clear records of student progress.

Pastoral Care

Engage in pastoral care and co-curricular activities, model Christian values, communicate respectfully with students, staff, and parents, maintain confidentiality, collaborate with specialists, and provide support to colleagues.

Policy Implementation

The role involves contributing to and implementing College policies in a developmentally appropriate way, ensuring student wellbeing and safety through adherence to school, curriculum, and legislative requirements. It also includes monitoring and minimising risks through the College's risk management procedures, promoting the safe and ethical use of ICT in teaching, and supporting the College's Christian ethos. Additionally, the role requires compliance with relevant laws, ethical standards, and regulations set by authorities and the College.

Sport and Co-Curricular

Participate in co-curricular and sporting activities both during and outside of College hours. It includes planning and delivering a consistent, relevant program in collaboration with the Director of Sport and Head of School, while ensuring proper duty of care and supervision for students. This applies to fixed term block appointments but not day casuals.

Desired Skills and Experience

Who are you?

• Qualification in education and be registered withThe NSW Institute of Teachers/NESA
• Experience and demonstrated success teaching in more than one discipline
• A desire to work with Stage 4 students transitioning from Prep School
• Ability to infuse the Christian ethos into teaching practice
• Demonstrated ability to successfully develop, implement and assess the TAS or Maths Curriculum
• Qualified with a degree in Secondary or Primary Education
• Be a highly collaborative, energetic and confident team player with outstanding communication skillsPropensity to recognise the value and uniqueness of each individual within the College community
• Commitment to one’s own ongoing learning
• Professional and personal integrity
• Being flexible and open to change
• Being proactive and innovative
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Where do you fit in?

• You positively participate in supporting the Christian values of our Presbyterian GPS School.
• You aspire to live a good life informed by a personal code characterised by courage, ethics and purpose.
• You are able to belong and function in a Team of Teams.

How do you serve others?

• You are characterised by respect, civility and consideration for others.
• You cultivate a sense of community by fostering a sense of belonging.