English Teacher
Full Time (Commencing T1, 2025)
Due to ongoing growth the College is currently seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic English teacher to support our students as we grow young people of faith, character, and purpose.
About Norwest :
Location: Riverstone NSW
Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, the service of others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.
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Your Role:
- Be a dynamic part of the English team, collegially creating rich learning experiences that strengthen students academically and with their general dispositions.
- Previous experience or capacity to create resources, assessment tasks and lessons that align with the new Stage 4-5 English Syllabus, including the meaningful inclusion of technology and project-based learning experiences where appliable.
- Have the capacity to teach Stage 6 courses, and knowledge of syllabus requirements, as well as an understanding of NESA requirements for Stage 6 English Courses.
- Have strong communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to build strong connections with students, staff and the wider school community.
About you:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following skills and experience:
- be a highly committed professional and have a desire make a difference in the lives of students;
- be an excellent classroom practitioner and communicator;
- be committed to academic excellence with high expectations of students;
- possess strong interpersonal skills, valuing relationships with colleagues and stakeholders;
- collaborate with colleagues in developing integrated learning experiences for junior students;
- have experience with Stage 6 learning, including teaching the New Stage 6 Syllabus (and demonstrated success);
- be committed to their own professional learning and growth;
- be pastorally minded and comfortable with sharing your faith;
- have an understanding of the wellbeing needs of adolescents; and,
- be willing to actively contribute to the extra-curricular life of the College.
We offer:
- Access to ongoing professional development training.
- Be part of a supportive work environment that values the well-being of its staff.
- Work within a faith-based environment and contribute to the spiritual growth of students.
- Competitive remuneration & benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice.
- Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training
Guidelines for Application:
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number or clearance letter, and must be able to live and work in NSW.
Applications close on Friday 1 November 2024
Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the application close date.