Human Society

**About Us**

Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. We are located in Orchard Hills at the foot of the Blue Mountains with easy access from the M4 motorway.

As our motto suggests, we _Strive for the Highest_ in everything we do and represent. At PCS, we value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ-centred and rich learning experiences, enabling them to live significant and abundant lives. We adopt a whole-school approach that brings consistency to our PCS ‘Great Learning, Well People’ framework with strong pastoral care and a commitment to academic and personal excellence.

**About the Position**

**About You**

With the ability to drive and facilitate a deep love of learning in students, your Christian faith will be evident in your ability to integrate an authentic Christian worldview into every learning experience. You will have a clear understanding of differentiated learning and assessment, catering for the individual needs of students. Along with NESA accreditation and holding a current Working with Children Check you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

- recent Stage 5 and 6 HSIE experience, with experience in Business Studies highly desirable (new graduates are still encouraged to apply)
- collaborative, innovative and effective practice
- strong interpersonal and written skills
- a demonstrated capacity to work and contribute as a member of a curriculum and pastoral team flexibility and interest in working in an innovative and dynamic environment
- commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
- excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms

**Benefits**

We offer:

- Staff discount on school fees
- Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
- Access to extensive resources as part of an ELC-Year 12 school
- Professional learning opportunities and development
- Competitive salary

**Applications close 4.00pm Monday, 21 October**

**_ How to apply_**

Penrith Christian School is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the _Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012._ All staff are required to comply with the applicable child protection legislation and ensure that the School’s Child Safety policies and procedures are implemented at all times.

Education has an important role in supporting children and young people and identifying where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare, or well-being at risk. All School staff have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their roles, and to provide support to children and young people.