Mathematics Teacher

**Permanent Full Time commencing Term 3 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. As such, there are numerous leadership opportunities emerging in the

academic and pastoral care that could be available for suitable applicants.

**Position Title**Mathematics Teacher

**Department**Mathematics 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**Head of Mathematics, Director of Studies, and Deputy Principal
(Secondary)

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

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

**Role Summary**

Mathematics Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching programs

aligned with Penrith Anglican College Learning Culture, policies, and practices. They support students

in developing their knowledge, understanding and skills in mathematics and working mathematically.

Mathematics Teachers encourage mathematical thinking through questioning, communicating,

reasoning, and reflecting and help students generalise, find connections, and think critically and

creatively, using appropriate technology to support mathematical activity. Mathematics 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.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the NSW syllabus documents for Mathematics,

teaching timetabled classes as required.
- Ability to teach Mathematics across Years 7 to 12 (experience teaching Mathematics

Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2 is desirable but not essential).
- 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 deadline