Biology Teacher

**Permanent Full Time commencing Term 1, 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**Biology Teacher

**Department**Science Department

**Award/Agreement**Remuneration, duties and conditions will be as per the _Independent _
- Schools NSW/ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise _
- Agreement 2021_ (or as revised).

**Status**Permanent Full Time

**Reporting**Head of Science and Director of Studies

**Key Working**Science 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**

Science Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching programs aligned

to Penrith Anglican College Learning Culture, policies, and practices. This role ideally will include the

teaching of Stage 4 and Stage 5 mandatory Science and Stage 6 Biology. The ability to teach Stage 6

Physics would be an advantage. Science Teachers are committed to continuous improvement and

the pursuit of excellence.**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Demonstrate ongoing practice that meets the Australian Professional Standards of Teachers.
- 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 Deputy Principal (Secondary) 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 improvement, completing all tasks with diligence.
- Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for education.
- Demonstrated ability to be reliable and responsive to needs within a dynamic school

environment.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a range of

people, including staff, students, parents, and community members.
- Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively as a productive and creative member of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and always represent the best interests of the College.
- See also the