Teacher - Design & Technology

Fixed term - Full time
- Large Food & Nutrition component
- Elite girls college

**THE POSITION**

The College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Design & Technology Teacher for a Fixed term full time contract for Term 3 & 4 to cover a period of leave.

All teachers are appointed by the CEO & Executive Principal of MBC and MBBC and they are responsible to him for the over-all performance of their duties. The Executive Principal delegates his authority to senior staff members for the effective management of the College.

The College offers a very broad program in sporting, musical and pastoral activities which are designed to enhance the holistic development of the students. Staff are expected to participate in the co-curricular program of the College. By participating in the College’s co-curricular program it is recognised that a teacher is contributing to the mission and ethos of the College.

As a teacher, you will be expected to participate and or coordinate in the College’s co-curricular program.

All staff need to be supportive of the values, Christian ethos and Ethical Statement of this Uniting Church day school for girls from PP-12.

**Further Information**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- The Classroom Teacher is required to:_

**General**
- Perform conscientiously and competently the duties, both teaching and non-teaching, assigned by the Head of College or Senior Staff delegate.
- Co-operate with the Senior Staff in the organisation and management of the College.
- Help foster good relations between parents, the community and the College.
- Help promote a spirit of unity among the staff.
- Be actively involved in supporting the College’s co-curricular activities and special events, including participating in those specific co-curricular activities and events requested by the College.
- Be positive in support of the College’s rules, traditions and Christian ethos, both within the College and outside when the student is identifiable to the College.
- Attend designated College functions.
- Make routine checks of uniform and personal appearance of students.

**Academic**
- Mark the roll each lesson and inform Student Services of unexplained absentees.
- Prepare lesson objectives and outlines for lessons following work program and syllabus guidelines.
- Keep abreast of pedagogical trends.
- Be prompt in grading of all assessment items, and provide feedback using an on-line platform.
- Set realistic times and dates for completion of homework and assignments.
- Inspect homework for proper completion; make regular checks on Homework Diaries.
- Prepare student folios for Parent/Teacher Evenings.
- Attend Parent-Teacher Interviews and Parent Information Evenings when required.
- Report to parents when necessary at interview and through written reports.
- Effectively monitor, assess and report on student performance including interim and end of semester reports.
- Respond to needs of individual students.
- Supervise classes of absent teachers when required.
- Seek permission for excursions from the appropriate staff and complete all necessary documentation.
- Manage student behaviour as per the College Behaviour Management Policy.
- Engage and use Pedagogy Frameworks that inform classroom practice.

**Professional Expectations**
- Read Staff Notices daily.
- Attend meetings as per meeting schedule.
- Notify the Secondary Daily Organiser in advance of any absence or by 7am on day of absence; work must be set for classes.
- Be punctual and active in playground duty and bus duty.
- Use the Staff Handbook to be informed of College procedures.
- Adhere to MBC Positive Behaviours Policy.
- Abide by the dress code as set down for staff at the College.
- Attend Chapel, Assembly and House sessions weekly.
- Participate in professional development activities.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**
- Student Teachers where and when applicable.
- Parent helpers where and when applicable.

**FORM TEACHER DUTIES**
- The Form Teacher is required to_
- Mark morning rolls.
- Read Daily Notices to the class at Form Meeting.
- Make routine checks of uniform and personal appearance of students.
- Make regular checks of Homework Diaries.
- Create positive interactions with each student in the Form Class.
- Liaise with the Head of House.
- Attend House Meetings.
- Actively support and promote House activities.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- The Classroom Teacher needs to display the ability to_
- Articulate a personal philosophy of learning.
- A broad knowledge of the specific curriculum areas.
- A broad knowledge of the specific curriculum development with respect to Australian Curriculum.
- Inspire, influence and motivate.
- Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues.
- Provide challenging, student-centred approaches to learning.
- Communicate and interact openly and effectively.
- Use technologies effectively in the teaching/learning program.
- Describe practices in planning, implementing, monitoring,