Elc Teacher

Westminster is a leading coeducational, Early Learning to Year 12, day and boarding Uniting Church
school. We aspire to be the best school for an exceptional education, developing individuals of great
character to achieve more than they thought possible. We want Westminster to have a world class
reputation, renowned for a genuine focus on wellbeing, inspired by our values of kindness, resilience,
mindfulness, curiosity, courageousness and inclusivity.

**Position name Preparatory School Early Learning Centre (ELC) Teacher**

**Area of School **Preparatory School

**Employment Conditions**
Westminster School Inc. Teaching Staff and School Assistants Enterprise

Agreement 2021

**Key Relationships**

All teachers are responsible to the Principal. On a day to day basis,

Preparatory School teachers are responsible to the Head of Preparatory

School and work closely with the ELC Director and collaborate with the ELC

team._**_Position Overview_**:
A teacher at Westminster shares primary responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning, assessment
and reporting in the School. An ELC Teacher must have and maintain higher order knowledge in the
disciplines taught and in contemporary pedagogy.

All Westminster Teachers are professionals who maintain the highest standards of preparation for teaching
and learning, student management, personal presentation and punctuality. All Westminster Teachers are
expected to build positive relationship with students, parents and colleagues and collaborate with colleagues
to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. All teachers contribute to the pastoral care and co
- curricular programs of the School.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To maintain an ELC environment which is stimulating, focused and engaging, and which reflects the

School’s values and ethos.
- To effectively teach the prescribed curriculum using appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
- Keep abreast of any specific student needs and support these in the ELC.
- To assess student work and grade student performance accurately and promptly in line with agreed

policies and procedures, and to moderate assessment tasks with other staff at their year level.
- To prepare reports on students leaving to go to school and use verbal and written communications

to inform parents of their child’s progress.

**1. Curriculum involvement**
- Keep abreast of trends and developments in pedagogy.
- Incorporate the essential knowledge and skills of the Early Years Learning and National Quality

Frameworks into teaching and learning programs and align these with the Westminster framework.
- Integrate information and communication technology into the curriculum.
- Participate as a partner in planning, implementing and evaluating School policies relating to

curriculum.
- Demonstrate and sustain a high level of professional knowledge.
- Provide opportunities for students to work in groups, individually or whole class.
- Cater for, and be inclusive of, the diverse needs of learners.

**2. Management**
- Assist with displays, special events and activities to support student learning.
- Maintain a safe and tidy work environment, including the immediate outside environs.
- Adhere to Early Years policies and standards

**3. General**
- Maintain positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- Be proactive in ensuring the good order of the School and maintenance of the School property and

facilities.
- To follow the principles and guidelines of the Behaviour Management Policy in working with

students, as well as handling instances of non-compliance with School codes of behaviour and

uniform.
- Undertake supervisory duties in a committed and attentive manner.
- Attend all staff briefings and Professional Learning activities as required.
- Contribute to staff meetings and other planning and interest groups.
- Participation in appropriate Preparatory School and whole-School community events.

**_Other Responsibilities _**
- All teaching staff are expected to contribute to the Pastoral Care program.
- Other duties, as required by Principal, commensurate with the position.

**_Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience _**
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education qualification
- Demonstrated passion for, and experience in, teaching ELC students
- Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
- High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice, including

creative and confident use of an IWB.
- The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the ELC

environment and to monitor, and respond to, student progress.
- The capability to work co-operatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning

outcomes for students.
- Regular and up to date professional knowledge and learning
- Support for the ethos of an independent, coeducational, Uniting Church school
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