Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a
proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they
thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged
in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in
1961, Westminster’s vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character,
enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.
Position Name Teacher
Area of School Whole School
Employment Conditions Westminster School Inc. Teaching Staff and School Assistants
Enterprise Agreement 2024
Key Relationships On a day to day basis, teachers are responsible to the Head of
School and the Deputies/Curriculum Leaders and collaborate with
the School’s teaching team. All Teachers are ultimately responsible
to the Principal.
Position Objective:
A Teacher at Westminster shares primary responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning, assessment
and reporting in the School. Teachers must have and maintain higher order knowledge in the disciplines
taught, and in contemporary pedagogy. All teachers are expected to model life-long learning, be at the
forefront of pedagogical practice and strive to be working towards the HALT descriptors of the Professional
Teacher Standards. All Westminster Teachers are professionals who maintain the highest standards of
preparation for teaching and learning, student management, personal presentation and punctuality.
Key Responsibilities:
All Teachers must be working at proficient level, as described by the Professional Teacher Standards, and
demonstrate that they are working towards the HALT descriptors in their every-day practice.
1. Know students and how they learn:
Differentiate teaching and learning activities to meet the specific learning needs of all students
Ensure NCCD data is entered into the School’s learning management system, as directed by the
School.
2. Know the content and how to teach it:
Plan and apply a high level of content knowledge and teaching strategies to develop engaging
teaching activities, in line with the Westminster Teaching and Learning Framework
Implement effective strategies to improve students’ literacy and numeracy achievement and
support the school to strive to continually improve performance in all standardised assessments.
3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning:
Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students
Plan and organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs in line with the
Australian Curriculum and School curriculum documentation
Integrate ICT in a relevant and meaningful way
Create a productive and stimulating learning environment and employ a range of effective teaching
strategies and resources which engage all learners
Utilise the School’s Learning Management System to enhance individual learning in line with the school’s
expectations for lesson preparation
Assist students to become independent learners, critical and creative thinkers, and problem solvers
All Teaching staff are expected to contribute to the Pastoral Care program as directed.
4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments:
Create a productive and stimulating learning environment and employ a range of effective teaching
strategies and resources which engage all learners, as well as handling instances of non-compliance with
the School’s codes of behaviour and dress standards
Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements, policies and procedures.
5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning:
Utilise the School’s Learning Management System to provide timely feedback to students and parents
regarding academic progress, in line with the school’s expectations for assessment and reporting
Abide by the School’s assessment and deadline policy.
6. Engage in professional learning:
Contribute to collegial discussions and planning to improve the learning outcomes for students
Demonstrate open commitment to sharing good practice
Identify and plan professional learning needs and engage in professional learning
Seek constructive feedback to improve professional knowledge and practice of self and support others in
doing the same.
7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community:
Meet professional ethics and responsibilities of the Teaching profession and follow the associated school
policies
Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Be actively involved in co-curricular activities outside of class hours as agreed with the Head of Activities,
which may include Saturday morning sports sessions
Undertake yard duty and other supervisory duties in a committed and attentive manner
Contribute to staff meetings, staff briefings, House meetings, year level/faculty meetings, other planning
and interest groups and Professional Learning activities
All employees are expected to contribute fully to the life of the School
Other responsibilities commensurate with the position as the Principal may from time to time require.
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Relevant tertiary qualifications
High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice
To be working at least at proficient level, as described by the teacher professional standards, striving
towards working at the HALT descriptors
Regular and up-to-date professional knowledge and learning
Involvement at relevant professional organisations.
Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities
Enthusiastic, empathic, resilient and optimistic educator who enjoys motivating others
A committed life-long learner who is open to feedback and strives to continually improve their practice
Has a high level of organisational ability, is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a
fast-paced environment
The capability to work co-operatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning
outcomes for students
Capable of thinking autonomously and uses initiative
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built
with managers, peers, staff, parents and students
Demonstrates a high level of discretionary effort
Can adjust to change and quick to respond to new situations
Able to both successfully work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team
Demonstrates a commitment to organisational values.
Safety and Wellbeing
All staff must:
Take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to protect, the health and safety of both
themselves and others
Report all accidents, incidents and hazards to their supervisors as soon as is practicable
Read and abide by all WHS policies.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia
Teachers must have current registration with Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
All staff must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to Westminster’s Child Safety and Wellbeing
policy which includes holding a current Working With Children Clearance
All teaching staff must have completed current First Aid training
A probationary period applies to new employees.
Updated: January 2021
Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a
proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they
thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged
in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in
1961, Westminster’s vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character,
enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.
Position Name Teacher
Area of School Whole School
Employment Conditions Westminster School Inc. Teaching Staff and School Assistants
Enterprise Agreement 2024
Key Relationships On a day to day basis, teachers are responsible to the Head of
School and the Deputies/Curriculum Leaders and collaborate with
the School’s teaching team. All Teachers are ultimately responsible
to the Principal.
Position Objective:
A Teacher at Westminster shares primary responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning, assessment
and reporting in the School. Teachers must have and maintain higher order knowledge in the disciplines
taught, and in contemporary pedagogy. All teachers are expected to model life-long learning, be at the
forefront of pedagogical practice and strive to be working towards the HALT descriptors of the Professional
Teacher Standards. All Westminster Teachers are professionals who maintain the highest standards of
preparation for teaching and learning, student management, personal presentation and punctuality.
Key Responsibilities:
All Teachers must be working at proficient level, as described by the Professional Teacher Standards, and
demonstrate that they are working towards the HALT descriptors in their every-day practice.
1. Know students and how they learn:
Differentiate teaching and learning activities to meet the specific learning needs of all students
Ensure NCCD data is entered into the School’s learning management system, as directed by the
School.
2. Know the content and how to teach it:
Plan and apply a high level of content knowledge and teaching strategies to develop engaging
teaching activities, in line with the Westminster Teaching and Learning Framework
Implement effective strategies to improve students’ literacy and numeracy achievement and
support the school to strive to continually improve performance in all standardised assessments.
3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning:
Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students
Plan and organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs in line with the
Australian Curriculum and School curriculum documentation
Integrate ICT in a relevant and meaningful way
Create a productive and stimulating learning environment and employ a range of effective teaching
strategies and resources which engage all learners
Utilise the School’s Learning Management System to enhance individual learning in line with the school’s
expectations for lesson preparation
Assist students to become independent learners, critical and creative thinkers, and problem solvers
All Teaching staff are expected to contribute to the Pastoral Care program as directed.
4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments:
Create a productive and stimulating learning environment and employ a range of effective teaching
strategies and resources which engage all learners, as well as handling instances of non-compliance with
the School’s codes of behaviour and dress standards
Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements, policies and procedures.
5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning:
Utilise the School’s Learning Management System to provide timely feedback to students and parents
regarding academic progress, in line with the school’s expectations for assessment and reporting
Abide by the School’s assessment and deadline policy.
6. Engage in professional learning:
Contribute to collegial discussions and planning to improve the learning outcomes for students
Demonstrate open commitment to sharing good practice
Identify and plan professional learning needs and engage in professional learning
Seek constructive feedback to improve professional knowledge and practice of self and support others in
doing the same.
7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community:
Meet professional ethics and responsibilities of the Teaching profession and follow the associated school
policies
Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Be actively involved in co-curricular activities outside of class hours as agreed with the Head of Activities,
which may include Saturday morning sports sessions
Undertake yard duty and other supervisory duties in a committed and attentive manner
Contribute to staff meetings, staff briefings, House meetings, year level/faculty meetings, other planning
and interest groups and Professional Learning activities
All employees are expected to contribute fully to the life of the School
Other responsibilities commensurate with the position as the Principal may from time to time require.
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Relevant tertiary qualifications
High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice
To be working at least at proficient level, as described by the teacher professional standards, striving
towards working at the HALT descriptors
Regular and up-to-date professional knowledge and learning
Involvement at relevant professional organisations.
Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities
Enthusiastic, empathic, resilient and optimistic educator who enjoys motivating others
A committed life-long learner who is open to feedback and strives to continually improve their practice
Has a high level of organisational ability, is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a
fast-paced environment
The capability to work co-operatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning
outcomes for students
Capable of thinking autonomously and uses initiative
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built
with managers, peers, staff, parents and students
Demonstrates a high level of discretionary effort
Can adjust to change and quick to respond to new situations
Able to both successfully work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team
Demonstrates a commitment to organisational values.
Safety and Wellbeing
All staff must:
Take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to protect, the health and safety of both
themselves and others
Report all accidents, incidents and hazards to their supervisors as soon as is practicable
Read and abide by all WHS policies.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia
Teachers must have current registration with Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
All staff must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to Westminster’s Child Safety and Wellbeing
policy which includes holding a current Working With Children Clearance
All teaching staff must have completed current First Aid training
A probationary period applies to new employees.
Updated: January 2021
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