Maths Teacher
Full Time (Commencing Term 1, 2025)
The College is currently seeking to appoint a dedicated and talented Maths 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:
- Work under the guidance of the Head of Mathematics while collaborating with a team of highly competent, collegial and enthusiastic staff
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the new Year 7-10 Mathematics Curriculum from the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
- Ability to teach Mathematics across Years 7 –12 (experience teaching Mathematics Extension 1 and 2 is desirable but not essential)
- Create, implement, and continually refine engaging teaching and learning programs that cater to diverse student needs and promote critical thinking
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 committed to quality teaching and learning experiences for students that reflect innovative 21st century learning, with an interest in IT integration and project-based learning;
- possess a variety of effective teaching strategies to engage students of varying abilities on their path to achieving specific learning outcomes
- possess effective student management strategies for all levels of student ability and engagement
- be a team player in a collegial department with high expectations of its members and of its students
- 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;
- be committed to their own professional learning and growth;
- be pastorally minded and comfortable with sharing their faith;
- have an understanding of the wellbeing needs of adolescents; and,
- be willing to actively contribute to the co-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 27 September 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.