Senior School Teacher (7-12) FTE - Mathematics/Science

Mamre Anglican School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mamre Anglican School in Sydney seeks a Senior School Teacher (7–12) to teach Mathematics and Science, plan lessons, assess progress, and contribute to professional development. You will uphold school policies and foster a Christian ethos within the classroom.

The role involves coordinating with the Head of Faculty and Senior School, differentiating for learners, and engaging with families to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge across Mathematics and Science.
• Ability to plan, teach and assess effectively.
• Differentiation to support varied learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach allocated students with clear objectives and assessment.
• Maintain high behavioural expectations and discipline.
• Communicate progress with parents by phone or email.
• Contribute to policy implementation and faculty planning.
• Provide pastoral care and support to a student group.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Planning & Assessment

Differentiation

ICT integration

Parent communication

Tools

Edumate

Job description

Senior School Teacher (7-12) FTE - Mathematics/Science

Mamre Anglican is a growing P-12 co-educational school with 700 students and 90 staff. As we prepare for an exciting relocation in 2029 to the Sydney Science Park, adjacent to the new Nancy Bird-Walton Airport and Luddenham Metro, our School is poised for dynamic transformation. Mamre is on the move... This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of innovation and strategic growth.

Purpose

The Senior School classroom teacher will work with other staff to be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can plan, teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and promotes the aims and objectives of Mamre Anglican School.

Major Responsibilities

The Mathematics/Science teacher is responsible to the Principal through the Head of Faculty, and the Head of Senior School.

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

Teach allocated students by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning and:

identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.

set high academic and behavioural expectations.

maintain discipline in accordance with the Mamre Anglican School procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.

be aware of, make provision and differentiate for students who have learning difficulties, are gifted or who have other particular individual needs.

implement a variety of teaching methods, including ICT & LANGASASANFXe?

critically evaluate your own teaching to improve effectiveness.

participate in a peer evaluation system to improve classroom practice.

communicate with parents via the phone or email about their child's progress as appropriate.

liaise with the Head of Faculty to ensure the implementation of Mamre Anglican School policies and best practice.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Use educational data to inform teaching practice and pedagogy.
• Prompt marking, returning (2 weeks) and monitoring of students formal and informal assessment work and set targets for progress
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses to inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by NESA and Mamre Anglican School procedures
• Keep abreast of statutory requirements in curriculum expressed by NESA and other professional bodies
• Write student academic reports as per the School guidelines and within published time frames
• Maintain an electronic Markbook on Edumate
• Write and evaluate programs as required by the Head of Faculty in the allocated timeframe
• Maintain program registers as required by the Head of Faculty in the allocated timeframe
• Make evident a Christian worldview in all programs
• Contribute to a positive atmosphere and collegiality within relevant faculties

Pastoral Care

• Be a pastoral care/'Connect' teacher to an assigned group of students, building rapport with individual students and encouraging the holistic growth of each student.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and the Senior School as a whole.
• Monitor and report on student progress of individual students.
• Liaise with the Director of Wellbeing and Year Coordinator to ensure the implementation of the School’s pastoral care system.
• Communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Assist in school assemblies, Chapel programs and co-curricular activities.
• Attend School camps and excursions when required.

Other Professional Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties, standards and duty of care
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the School including dressing in a professional manner, in line with the Staff Code of Conduct
• Contribute to the corporate life of the School through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the School
• Participate in Professional Learning at Mamre Anglican, including professional learning communities (PLCs) and the Mamre Professional Growth Model.
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Perform any other duties as required by the Principal or their nominees from time to time
• Attend staff devotions

Child Safety

Mamre Anglican School is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child protection legislation and ensure that the School’s Child Safety policies and procedures are implemented at all times. Education has an important role to support children and young people and to identify where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare or wellbeing at risk. All School staff have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their roles, and to provide support to children and young people.