Geography Teacher

**Ability to teach Society & Culture, Legal Studies, Commerce or Business Studies,**

**would be advantageous.**

**Temporary Full Time Maternity Leave - Term 3 & Term 4, 2025**

Established in 1998, Penrith Anglican College seeks to nurture and develop empowered learners

with strength of character who know and follow Christ and serve others. Throughout its history, the

College has established itself as a place of academic rigour and care, producing graduates who

reflect the College's values of compassion, integrity, courage, humility and perseverance. We are

experiencing continued, strong enrolment growth across the College as we increase the number of

streams in Primary and Secondary.

**Position Title**Geography Teacher

**Department**HSIE Department

**Award/Agreement**Remuneration, duties and conditions will be as per the _Independent _
- Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-_
- Enterprise Agreement 2025_.

**Status**Permanent Full Time

**Reporting To**Head of HSIE, Head of Secondary & Director of Studies

**Key Working**HSIE Department, Secondary Executive Staff, and relevant Head of
**Relationships**House.

**Teaching Load**The teaching load will be determined annually by the Principal and will
reflect the learning, wellbeing, cultural, community and administrative
responsibilities of the role.

**Role Summary**

HSIE Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching programs aligned to

Penrith Anglican College Learning Culture, policies, and practices. Through the study of HSIE,

students develop the knowledge and skills to prepare them to actively and responsibly participate as

informed citizens in the contemporary world. HSIE Teachers work as part of a team to nurture and

develop learners who are relational, reflective, resilient, and resourceful. They are committed to

continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence.**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Demonstrate ongoing practice that meets the Australian Professional Standards of Teachers

(see below link).
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the NSW syllabus documents for the relevant

Stage 6 course(s), Commerce and 7-10 Geography, teaching timetabled classes as required.
- Experience and expertise teaching the relevant Stage 6 course(s) & 7-10 Geography. Stage

5 Commerce an advantage.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching and learning programs that incorporate

differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across a range of

abilities, including the development of literacy and numeracy skills.
- Adhere to all curriculum expectations and deadlines as set out by NESA and the College.
- Align teaching practices and curriculum with the Christian faith.
- Incorporate the language and habits associated with the College Learning Culture within regular

classroom practice, establishing high expectations and empowering students to develop as

reflective, relational, resilient, and resourceful learners.
- Gather NCCD-related evidence as part of ongoing processes and structures.
- Create and maintain a positive and engaging learning space for the students.
- Establish and maintain effective classroom management and discipline practices to ensure

students are safe and supported as they learn.
- Incorporate strategies to promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT.
- Ensure meaningful and effective assessment practices to inform programming, teaching and

reporting.
- Provide regular and timely feedback to students and their families regarding progress,
- Critically engage in professional learning to update knowledge and practice.
- Support and promote the College’s pastoral care and wellbeing programs, diverse co-curricular

programs and extra-curricular events such as but not limited to involvement in carnivals, camps,

excursions, co-curricular activities, and events.
- Lead a Mentor Group with students from Year 7 to Year 12.
- Attend meetings, parent-teacher interviews, events, and playground duties as required.
- Implement relevant programs, policy, and legislative requirements, including the College’s

Code of Conduct, to ensure student wellbeing and safety.
- Take part in compliance training as required.
- Undertake any other duties as directed by the College Executive or Principal.

**Skills and Attributes**
- Have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and regularly attend a Christian church.
- Accept Penrith Anglican College’s Statement of Faith and live a lifestyle consistent with this.
- Ability to build positive relationships that nurture and empower students with a diverse range of

needs to achieve their full potential.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and solve problems creatively.
- Extensive skills in the use of ICT, particularly Microsoft programs, CANVAS and Edumate (or

a willingness to be trained in these platforms).
- Highly developed organisational and planning skills.
- Attitude of continuous improv