Hsie Teacher

**HSIE Teacher**

**Term 1 start, Full Time**

Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing our purpose, and building our capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, the service of others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.

Central to the culture of our College is a strong emphasis upon the professional growth and development of our staff. We prize our highly collegiate and supportive community, and look for opportunities to network with schools, the tertiary sector and other organisations to grow and share influence. We seek to engage our teachers in their areas of passion and interest, providing opportunities for leadership and a professional presence within and beyond the College.

Teaching and learning at Norwest is a dynamic experience. Norwest Christian College educators are passionate about exploring and delivering 21st century pedagogies that enable students to flourish and thrive, and the College is fast growing a reputation for its progressive approach to teaching and learning that facilitates the building of learning behaviours.
- be a highly committed professional and have a desire make a difference in the lives of students
- be an excellent classroom practitioner and communicator
- be committed to academic excellence with high expectations of students
- possess strong interpersonal skills, valuing relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- collaborate with colleagues in developing integrated learning experiences for junior students
- have experience with Stage 6 learning, and the ability to teach Stage 6 Business Studies/Legal Studies/Geography is highly desired
- be committed to their own professional learning and growth
- be pastorally minded and comfortable with sharing their faith
- have an understanding of the wellbeing needs of adolescents
- be willing to actively contribute to the extra-curricular life of the College

Applications close on Friday 10th February

**Working with Children Check**

Under the Child Protection [Working With Children] Act 2012 [NSW] and the Child Protection [Working with Children]Regulation 2013 [NSW] the College can only employ persons (who will be engaged in child-related work) who hold averified WWCC clearance from the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.

**The College requires that all employees hold this clearance.**
- Take this number together with proof of identity to a Service NSW
- Pay the $80 (tax deductible) charge for a five year clearance.