Nulkaba, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSWTeaching - Secondary (Education & Training)What is the focus of this position?Provide active leadership for all those involved in teaching or supporting the HSIE department.Anticipated Start DateTuesday, 21 January 2025.Closing Date for ApplicationsPlease note:We reserve the right to close this job ad early and appoint a suitable applicant to this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Only those who have current Australian work rights will be considered for this position.What’s it like working in St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock?Staff at St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock model Christian character and good moral behaviour that explicitly supports the Christian beliefs and values of the College. Staff uphold the St Philip’s Christian College greater vision where ‘every student enjoys a safe and secure learning environment and contribute to a positive, inclusive and productive College culture where staff, students and families feel valued and respected.St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock encourages a cohesive culture by engaging with others in a meaningful, caring and authentic manner where priority is given to ensure the Christian growth of students and staff. St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock encourages staff to pursue Professional Development and growth opportunities.What can we offer?At St Philip's Christian College, we're more than just a school; we're a learning community dedicated to the growth of both our staff and students. We provide the necessary support to all our members, acknowledging the challenges of modern life. Join us to nurture your career in a supportive environment.The College is situated on an expansive semi-rural site, enjoying beautiful and spacious outdoor areas.Salary increases above the negotiated rate apply for all staff.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Long Service Leave after 5 years.Free access to college gym/weights room.Annual flu vaccinations free and on-site.Professional development tailored to your career stage.Staff device and tech support.Reduced tuition fees for staff children (pro-rate per FTE).Access for staff children to Saints Academy, after school and vacation programs and reduced fees.What you'll be doing:Provide active leadership for all those involved in teaching or supporting the HSIE department. This will include mentoring, collaborating and sharing information so that staff motivation is at an optimum level to encourage continuous improvement in the quality of learning and teaching.Have a comprehensive knowledge of the HSIE syllabus and proven ability to construct and facilitate engaging learning experiences within this curriculum.Lead the facilitation of staff professional development in the required learning and teaching skills, and content knowledge.Work collaboratively at both strategic and operational levels with Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning, Heads of School, Faculty Team Leaders, staff, students and parents.Manage the performance of allocated staff members, ensuring best practice.Develop, evaluate and revise faculty policies and procedures which comply with College and NESA legislative requirements and guidelines.Undertake regular observation of the teaching practice of each direct report, providing feedback for growth.Support the College Executive Leadership Team to implement an annual process of review of key results.Provide sound leadership to and administration of the faculty in a way that is credible and consistent for all stakeholders.Collaborate with colleagues to build genuine and professional relationships and to promote shared commitment and a sense of achievement.Oversee the assessment practices of the faculty, ensuring best practice and compliance with College and NESA requirements are met.Maintain student records and samples of work, and report on student performance to students, parents, the College and other stakeholders as required.Ensure that all required curriculum documentation (Programs, Scopes and Assessment Schedules) are completed in a timely and compliant manner.Plan and lead regular Faculty Meetings.Communicate all relevant information to the faculty on behalf of the Heads of School, Director of Studies and Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning.Represent the Faculty by regularly attending the Faculty Team Leaders Meeting.Develop and utilise a wide variety of effective practices so that quality learning is prioritised in all classrooms.Where possible, ensure that learning can continue if unavoidable absence occurs, by providing appropriate lesson plans for colleagues.Where the absence of a faculty staff member occurs, ensure that appropriate lessons are left.Oversee the reporting process within the faculty, ensuring that staff meet deadlines, and that all reports are to an acceptable standard.Support staff in communicating with parents and students where concern arises in relation to the academic progress of a child.Perform playground duties and lunch clubs as required.Involvement in Extracurricular activities including camps, excursions, mission trips and Spring Fair etc.The essentials you’ll need:A current paid Working With Children Check.Current Teaching Qualification in HSIE with at least 5 years’ experience.Be a committed Christian and an active church member.Uphold and support the mission, core values, vision, policies and aims of the College.Be passionate about Christian education.Represent the College in a positive manner to the wider school community.Display discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.Maintain and build upon your professional expertise by participating in appropriate professional development courses.Lead by example with high professional standards in all aspects of College life.Be personally and corporately committed to developing best practice in teaching, student management and procedural matters.Demonstrate high level interpersonal skills, accurate and consistent communication skills, effective collaboration, and effective conflict resolution skills and strategies.Demonstrate a high level of organisational proficiency, maintaining high standards with a calm and methodical approach.Be positive, self-directed, empathetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated, demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, resilience, multi-tasking and capacity to manage work related pressures.Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team.Work successfully to build positive, caring relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and the wider community.Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and a willingness to embrace new technologies.Support the health and safety of yourself and others by undertaking duties in a manner that is positive, proactive and sustainable.Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.Identification and timely reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.Correct utilisation of any Personal Protective Equipment.Application ProcessIf you believe you possess the necessary qualities and commitment for this position, you are invited to apply. Completed applications should comprise of:A completed St Philip's Christian College Cessnock Teaching Application form, available on the College website.A supporting statement outlining your suitability for the position (please make it clear which position you are applying for).Any other information you consider relevant to support your application.Applications should be forwarded to:Ms Renee Balcombe
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