Location: Oakville, NSW
Date advertised: 20th September 2024
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: 11th October 2024
Arndell Anglican College is a vibrant, P-12 Christ-centred learning community, through which Jesus is made known. The College prides itself on our high-quality pastoral care, academic development, and Christian programs. For our staff this means that we are driven by a passion to know who we are as a community and to do what we do well.
Situated on 30 acres between Rouse Hill and Windsor, Arndell caters for a growing population of almost 1300 students – with over 500 in Junior School (Prep to Year 6) and just under 800 in Secondary School (Years 7 to 12). Students are encouraged to grow in their individual abilities and interests within a learning environment that promotes optimism, respect, and ownership.
The Invitation
Arndell Anglican College invites applications for the permanent fulltime position of Science Teacher, commencing Term 1 2025.
The Science Teacher is responsible for student learning and development, nurturing student creativity, academic achievement, and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the Sciences.
Reporting to the Head of Science, the Science Teacher will collaborate with the Science teaching team, other teaching staff and teacher aides to encourage students to grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. In particular the Science Teacher will:
- Teach across the spectrum of the Science curriculum.
- Working collaboratively with staff to develop the new Science curriculum for implementation in 2025.
- Design interesting and engaging lessons for students with a wide range of learning abilities and styles.
- Deliver high quality content to students that is engaging and accessible.
- Hold student attention and interest, employing a variety of pedagogies and differentiating / scaffolding work as required.
- Prepare students for national testing, competitions, and NSW Higher School Certificate examinations.
- Provide students with clear and fair assessment, including regular, constructive feedback.
A full position description and specific responsibilities for the position is available on the College website.
About You
As a teacher of Science, you hold qualifications in Education (Teaching) and can teach across the spectrum of the Science curriculum.
You are goal oriented, highly organised, passionate about the education of young people, able to engage students who possess a range of interests and abilities, able to work collaboratively across the whole school, and are a person of Christian faith.
With the expertise and enthusiasm to contribute to the teaching of Science your collaborative style and professionalism will see you build culture and community within a diverse and dynamic environment.
Our Offer
At Arndell you will work with supportive leaders and colleagues in an open, collaborative, and respectful environment. You will be provided with the latest tools and well-resourced teaching spaces within which to work.
You will be able to access ongoing and funded professional development, including attaining and maintaining teacher accreditation levels and support for further education, plus access a variety of wellbeing programs including an onsite gym.
Please provide a letter of application outlining your experience as it relates to the position and what you would bring to the role (no more than two pages), along with your CV and the names of at least three referees, one of whom should be your current Church Minister. Mark applications to the Headmaster, Arndell Anglican College and email to employment@arndell.nsw.edu.au.
Applications close: Friday, 11 October 2024
Access the full position description on our website. For further information please contact Jodie Woods, Director of Business Services, 02-4545 2485.
Employment screening of successful applicants will apply including verification of the Working With Children Check and NESA accreditation, which may occur prior to interview.
Arndell Anglican College is a child safe organisation, all members of staff are required to comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the College’s Child Safe Program is at the forefront of all they do. Arndell Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and an Anglican Schools Corporation school.
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