Primary Teachers and Secondary Teachers

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY MINISTRIES LTD (CCM)

Location

Employment basis

Full Time (remuneration range $83,002 to $123,571 plus Superannuation)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Primary and Secondary Teachers for employment opportunities during the 2025 school year at Brindabella Christian College, 136 Brigalow St, Lyneham, ACT 2602. Positions are available on a full-time basis.

About the Role

Teachers are appointed by the College Principal in consultation with the College leadership team. Each appointee is responsible to the Principal.
Teaching is undertaken from a Christian worldview across a range of subjects as per the prescribed school curriculum. As a Teacher, you will promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of students whilst also supporting them to meet defined educational goals.

Specific responsibilities include:

Teaching duties in Primary Years (year levels Reception to Year 6) or Secondary Years (year levels Year 7 to Year 12).

Plan, record and implement effective lesson plans, and provide professional input on educational content and standards.

Ascertain students needs to ensure content and delivery of the curriculum is effective and appropriate and individual education plans (IEP) and education support plans (ESP) goals are met.

Assess and evaluate students' progress in written and oral work and provide regular feedback to parents / guardians through formal and informal reporting and parent-teacher interview forums.

Engage in student behaviour management policies and practices established at the College.

Participate in student supervision duties, and extra-curricular activities such as excursions, sports and College and community events.

Participate in (and at times lead) staff devotions, attend staff meetings and professional development activities.

Competent use of technology for development of lesson planning, teaching, student assessment and administrative functions.

Comply with, and reinforce health and safety policy and procedures within the workplace, and engage in mandatory training as directed.

For Secondary Teachers, various combinations of teaching areas may be available, noting in particular the following: English, Mathematics (Stage 1, Stage 2 Methods or Stage 2 Specialist), Science (Chemistry, Biology), Physical Education, Design Technology and Industrial Skills, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Conditions of employment for teaching staff are contained in the ACT Christian Schools Teaching Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2020. Annual remuneration for teachers, subject to recognised prior teaching experience, is in the range $83,002 to $123,571 (January 2025 rates, not including employer superannuation).

Requirements and How to Apply

Suitable applicants must be a person of Christian faith and integrity, actively involved in a local Christian church and able to align with the Statement of Faith, values and ethos of CCM and the College.

Applicants need to have:

a relevant tertiary qualification at Degree level or higher.

current registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or be eligible for and able to obtain registration).

a satisfactory outcome from mandatory screening requirements around suitability to work with children.

capacity to attain and develop professional skills consistent with AITSL Professional Standards.

All applicants must be:

a permanent resident; or

a holder of an appropriate permit (visa) to work in Australia.

A non-citizen applicant, currently residing in Australia or overseas, must have capacity to fulfil Australian Government visa and entry requirements in order to be considered for employment. Submission of copies of current passport ID page, plus recent results of the English Language Test (IELTS- Academic) are required with the application, plus documents as listed below. Applications will not be accepted without these.

Applicants must complete the Teaching Staff Application Form (available on request via link below) and then submit that application form together with a covering letter, resume or CV and supporting documentation (refer list below).

academic transcript and copy of qualifications

copy of birth certificate or passport identification page

evidence of teacher registration from ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or local teacher accreditation / registration authority if not currently registered in the ACT)

if not an Australian citizen - additional visa-related documents as listed below

Statements of Service from current and previous employers (for confirmation and recognition of prior teaching experience)

An applicant who is not an Australian citizen must include scanned copies of the following additional visa-related documents with their application:

copy of passport identification page and confirmation of current visa for all dependent family members

If currently residing overseas (outside Australia) -

English language test results (IELTS - Academic)

Migration Skills Assessment

copy of passport identification page for all dependent family members

Applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted via email and telephone.

Interviews may take place before the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

About CCM and our Colleges

Christian Community Ministries Ltd (CCM) operates colleges located in Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Western Australia, in regional and metropolitan areas. Our Colleges enrol children of those parents who choose for their children and themselves to participate in a Christ-centred educational community in the Christian faith tradition of the College, including as outlined in the CCM Statement of Faith. Parents seeking enrolment for their children undertake to support the College in its creation of a community of faith, which will both nurture and support Christians in their faith and reveal the gospel of Christ to those who do not yet hold that faith.

Our Christian faith is at the core of who we are. Our schools and early education centres adhere to the historic doctrines of evangelical Christianity and believe the Bible as originally given by God is divinely inspired, infallible, and entirely trustworthy, and is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. Employment candidates are required to be a person of active Christian faith who will support the vision, mission and values of CCM and the College, including our Statement of Faith.

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Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a Secondary Teacher? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? How would you rate your English language skills? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? How many years' experience do you have as a Teaching Role?

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