Primary Teacher
Position Overview
Sapphire Coast Anglican College is a PK-12, independent, Anglican college and is a Christ-centred, student-focused and community-minded school that develops extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. Established in 1++4, the College is located on the Far South Coast of NSW in the heart of the Bega Valley with an enrolment of approximately 430 students, K-12 and approximately 35 in Pre-Kindergarten. The college prides itself on its strong sense of community and pastoral care of students, their families and staff.
The College is seeking a dynamic and visionary K – 6 teacher for our Primary School. The College teaches a broad curriculum, requiring a range of skills and knowledge of different pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of all our students. The successful candidate will use ICT as an integral component of their teaching and learning and will be committed to on-going professional development, involving themselves in the whole life of the school whilst demonstrating commitment to our College ethos.
Key Requirements
Team player and a participator in building the College’s vision
Develop a culture of learning with the students
Suitably qualified for the teaching position
Experienced in a range of pedagogical approaches
Competent in the use of technology in the classroom
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with staff across the school and with parents/carers
Role Responsibilities
Team Member
As a member of a smaller team of teachers as well as the larger staff, the teacher is responsible:
To ensure they work cohesively and collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues to enhance the educational experience
To be subject to direction from the Head of Primary School and Executive in line with the organisational structure and vision of the school
Culture of Learning
In order to develop a positive culture of learning, teachers should:
Provide an effective and engaging learning environment that fosters student achievement
Promote collaborative relationships between teachers, students and parents
Actively differentiate the curriculum and make adjustments that support all learners
Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs
Curriculum
Regarding the teaching and learning that occurs within the Primary School, teachers should:
Ensure that all Scope and Sequences, Programs and Assessments are engaging and meet the individual needs of the students and the requirements of NESA and the College
Demonstrate proficiency in classroom management and differentiated lesson delivery
Have an excellent knowledge of relevant syllabus materials and reference these when programming, evaluating and assessing
Be aware of, and comply with all NESA requirements as well as the requirements of the College
Implement effective practices to assess and monitor student academic progress
Show commitment to continuous professional development growth through participation in professional learning, further study or professional reading
Student Wellbeing
In working with students in and out of the classroom, teachers need to:
Create a supportive and inclusive classroom showing genuine care and interest in the wellbeing of their students
Ensure that the classroom is clean, orderly and safe
Implement the College’s behaviour management policy
Report any concerns regarding the wellbeing of students to the Head of Primary School, Director of Wellbeing or School Counsellor (if appropriate).
Other
Teachers need to:
Ensure they meet the staff dress code
Ensure they leave appropriate work for students when absent from work
Meet deadlines that are set
Make sure they are able to complete all the work expected of them
Adhere at all times to the College’s code of conduct
Additional Requirements
Willingness and enthusiasm to participate in co-curricular activities, camps and excursions;
Perform other duties as required by the Principal / Deputy Principal
The College reserves the right to modify and adjust role descriptions to meet its educational needs.
The College reserves the right to appoint a suitably qualified candidate before the expiration of the advertisement for the position.
Please apply by sending the College a CV and a letter of application of no more than single page of A4 addressing why you consider yourself the ideal candidate for this role based on your experience, skillset, personal qualities and aspirations.
Applications close Friday 1st November