Casual Teacher

Location: St Philip's Christian College Gosford

Job Category: Teacher

St Philip's Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College's core values:

• Serve one another
• Strive for excellence
• Do what is right
• Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

SPCC Teachers have an important responsibility to both teach and minister in their gifts so that children and young people receive an excellent education with a holistic foundation, embedded in Christian values, for the whole of life. This will be done in close collaboration with the school executive and strict compliance with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant syllabus, policy and procedures, while upholding the mission and values of the College.

Casual Teachers are responsible for delivering the curriculum material provided for the class and to provide a duty of care to students in the absence of the regular teacher.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver prepared subject matter in a way that demonstrates:
  • clear alignment with Biblical principles and sound doctrine
  • strong subject knowledge
  • current educational research
  • well-developed practice
  • capacity for student engagement
  • consistency with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant NESA syllabus, policy and procedural documents, and to the 'SPCC Whole of Life Framework' to enhance and strengthen students' learning habits
  • effective collaboration in team planning and/or team teaching
• Conduct various pastoral care and welfare duties which include but are not limited to:
  • Share devotions and pray with students.
  • Support the spiritual, physical, social, emotional well-being, and safety of students by building safe, supportive, and respectful environments in various settings.
  • Respond to pastoral care issues efficiently and in a timely manner, which may include offering relevant support to families in need.
  • Conduct and attend parent interviews regarding students with additional and/or behavioural needs.
  • Create supportive learning environments that cater to all student learning needs and manage behaviour effectively, in accordance with College policies and procedures (e.g., proper wearing of school uniform).
  • Assist in the diligent coordination and supervision of students during regular school activities and/or special events in and outside the campus grounds such as playground time, camps, services, excursions, and the like.
• Oversee, execute, and manage the day-to-day administrative and operational needs of the College efficiently and effectively. These include:
  • Assess and record student progress carefully and appropriately, and provide timely feedback to students while actively engaging them in the learning process.
  • Maintain accurate student attendance records.
  • Prepare, review, and present relevant reports and documents to various stakeholders.
  • Identify, assess, and appropriately manage risks associated with planned learning activities in accordance with College policies and procedures and relevant WHS regulations.
  • Where possible, ensure that learning can continue if unavoidable absence occurs by providing appropriate lesson plans for colleagues.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and after-school events as required.
• Attend to and comply with any other reasonable direction that is within the limits of Teacher's skills, competence, training, and/or experience as given by the Supervisor and/or Principal.

WE'LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY

As a member of the St Philip's team, we are committed to advancing your God-given purpose and potential by supporting your personal and professional growth while approaching the changing needs of the future with confidence and ingenuity.

Note: All SPCC employees are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment. They are also committed to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and strictly complies with work health safety standards.