Introduction
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:
- Christ first
- 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!
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The teacher will primarily be responsible for the development and improvement of the College in the areas of planning, innovating, preparing and delivering effective teaching and learning programs. This will be done in close collaboration with the school executive and strict compliance with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant syllabus, policy and procedures, while upholding the mission and values of the College that strongly align with biblical principles and sound doctrine.
Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Plan, create and distribute educational content, such as notes, summaries, assignments, and tests.
- Foster a safe, supportive, engaging tidy and orderly learning environment that meets the needs and promotes the development of students in academic, spiritual, physical and emotional areas.
- Engage parents, colleagues and the wider community in a way that create healthy, productive relationships with them.
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- Initiate and participate in school related extra curricular activities/duties.
- Initiate, participate in developing new and improved processes, methods and programs that are best practice and align with school policies and beliefs.
- Maintain student records and samples of works.
- Monitor and accurately report health and safety risks, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:
- Passionate about Christian education.
- Displays qualities of a committed and growing Christian who is an active church member.
- Displays discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
- Positive, self-directed, enthusiastic and highly motivated Demonstrates adaptability and resilience.
- Demonstrates pedagogical expertise and continuously pursues professional development.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team, and effective conflict resolution skills and practices.
- Possesses excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and proactive in learning new technologies.
- Manages work based on priorities in a calm and methodical approach.
- Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Has a current Working with Children Check.
Skills And Experiences
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
This position requires a degree and applicable teaching qualifications and relevant experience.
Teaching qualifications must be provided, including University transcripts and NESA accreditation details.
WE’LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY
Our best assets are our passionate, purposeful and highly skilled teachers and staff who actively support the organisation’s goals.
We are committed to keep it that way by partnering with them in their continuous growth and ability to adequately meet challenges and respond to the increasing demands of a rapidly changing world